Hamantashen (Yeast Dough) - Kosher.com

Ingredients

• 2 and 1/2 teaspoons Gefen Dry Yeast or other active dry yeast or 1 (.6-ounce) cake fresh yeast
• 1 cup warm water (105-110 degrees Fahrenheit for dry yeast, 80-85 degrees Fahrenheit for fresh yeast)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil, melted margarine, or melted butter
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon table salt or 2 teaspoons Haddar Kosher Salt
• (about) 4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, such as Glicks
• 1 cup poppy seeds, crushed or ground
• 1/2 cup water or milk
• 1/2 cup sugar or Gefen Honey, or any combination
• pinch salt
• 2 tablespoons lemon or orange juice, or 1/2 teaspoon Gefen Vanilla
• 2 teaspoons lemon or orange zest
• 1/2 cup golden raisins, or chopped dried apricots
• 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts or almonds (optional)