Neshama Sheli

Sour Cream Hamantaschen

Sweet baking with nuts and raisins.

Basya Tsybukmakher

Sour Cream Hamantaschen

Preparation

For some reason, though, we never baked hamantaschen at home... Sadly. So don’t expect any recipes from my grandmother. Instead, here is a foolproof recipe that I have tested many times myself. It is not exactly diet food, of course—but the dough is crumbly, does not go stale, and melts in your mouth.

Mix into a stiff dough and chill for at least two hours. Meanwhile, prepare the filling. I suggest two options—poppy seed or plum.

Divide the chilled dough into several portions. Roll it out evenly and very thinly, almost until translucent, continually dusting the work surface and rolling pin with flour to prevent the dough from sticking.

Cut out circles and place a teaspoon of filling in the center of each. Shape the hamantaschen, carefully pinching the edges together. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper (they can be placed right next to one another).

Bake for 12-15 minutes in an oven preheated to 180°C. Dust the baked hamantaschen with powdered sugar.

Have a joyful and delicious Purim!

Kitchen measures
IngredientCupTbspTsp
Wheat flour140 g10 g3 g
Sugar200 g12 g4 g
Salt290 g18 g6 g
Butter230 g15 g—
Powdered sugar120 g10 g3 g
Honey320 g22 g—
Cornstarch140 g10 g—
Cocoa140 g——
Oil200 g——