How to Make Hamantashen With Kids
From your Judaism Guide

Hamantashen is a triangular, filled pastry which is traditionally served on Purim.  Making hamantashen with your children is a fun way to celebrate Purim and to create special Jewish holiday memories.

Difficulty Level: Easy    Time Required: 30 minutes

1. Prepare 2/3 cup margarine (room temperature), 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup orange juice, 2 cups flour, pie filling.
2. Blend margarine and sugar thoroughly.
3. Add flour and orange juice, alternating.
4. Refrigerate batter for a few hours.
5. Roll out dough as thin as you can.
6. Cut out 3-4 inch circles. You can turn a glass upside down on the dough to make the circles.
7. Put a tablespoon of filling in the middle of each circle.
8. Fold up 3 sides to form a triangle (Overlap the sides so only a little filling shows through the middle).
   

Tips:

1. Poppy seed is the most traditional filling.
2. Other popular choices are cherry, apple, and prune pie fillings.
3. Some newer fillings which people use these days are peanut butter and chocolate.

Related Information:

• Purim
• Jewish Holidays
  

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