Yeast Dough Hamentashen with Creative Fillings
These delightful yeast dough hamentashen are the perfect treat for Purim, combining tradition with innovation. While classic fillings like prune and poppy seed are beloved, this recipe invites you to explore your culinary creativity with modern fillings such as chocolate chips, toffee pieces, peanut butter, or apple cinnamon. The buttery dough becomes beautifully flaky and light after rising, and once baked, these triangular pastries are sure to impress friends and family alike. Whether served as a festive dessert or enjoyed with coffee, these hamentashen are a delicious celebration of flavor and fun.
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Servings
130
Calories
9
Ingredients
Ingredients
active dry yeast
1 (1/4 ounce) package (2-1/2 teaspoons)
sugar
1/3 cup
salt
1 teaspoon
flour
4 cups
warm water
1 cup
vegetable oil
1/3 cup
large eggs
2
water
1 tablespoon
chocolate chips or toffee pieces
as desired (for filling)
Instructions
1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the active dry yeast, sugar, salt, and flour. Whisk together until evenly mixed.
2
In a separate bowl, combine the warm water, vegetable oil, and 1 egg. Mix well until fully incorporated.
3
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the liquid, stirring until a dough starts to form.
4
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
5
Lightly spray a large mixing bowl with cooking spray. Place the dough in the bowl, spray the top of the dough lightly, cover loosely with a towel, and let it rise in a warm area until it doubles in size, approximately 1 hour.
6
Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into three equal parts on a lightly floured surface.
7
Roll out each portion of dough to approximately 1/4-inch thickness. Use a 3-inch round cutter to cut out shapes from the rolled dough.
8
Reroll any scraps to make additional rounds.
9
Place a teaspoon of your chosen filling (chocolate chips, toffee pieces, or other fillings) in the center of each round.
10
Fold up three sides of the dough to form a triangular shape, ensuring some filling remains visible in the center.
11
Arrange the hamentashen on greased cookie sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
12
Cover the shaped hamentashen lightly and let them rise at room temperature for about 1 hour, or until nearly doubled in size.
13
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
14
In a small bowl, whisk together 1 egg and 1 tablespoon of water to create an egg wash. Brush the tops of the hamentashen with this mixture.
15
Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, until they are golden brown. Keep an eye on them to avoid overbaking.
16
Remove from the oven and cool on wire racks before serving.
Nutrition Information
4.8g
Fat
18.5g
Carbs
2.1g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this Yeast Dough Hamentashen recipe unique?
Unlike traditional shortbread versions, this recipe uses a yeast dough that becomes beautifully flaky and light after rising, offering a pastry-like texture.
What type of yeast is required for this recipe?
You should use 1 package or 2-1/2 teaspoons of active dry yeast.
How much sugar is included in the dough?
The dough requires 1/3 cup of sugar.
What is the flour requirement for the hamentashen?
This recipe calls for 4 cups of flour.
What liquid is used to activate the yeast and form the dough?
The recipe uses 1 cup of warm water mixed with vegetable oil and egg.
How much oil is needed for the dough?
You will need 1/3 cup of vegetable oil.
How many eggs are used in this recipe?
A total of 2 large eggs are used: one for the dough and one for the egg wash.
How long should I knead the dough?
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
How long does the first rise take?
The dough should rise in a warm area for approximately 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
What should I do after the first rise?
Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into three equal parts on a lightly floured surface.
How thick should the hamentashen dough be rolled?
The dough should be rolled out to approximately 1/4-inch thickness.
What size cutter is recommended for the dough rounds?
Use a 3-inch round cutter to create the circles for the hamentashen.
Can I reuse the dough scraps?
Yes, you should reroll any remaining scraps to make additional rounds.
What are some suggested creative fillings?
You can use chocolate chips, toffee pieces, peanut butter, or apple cinnamon in addition to traditional fillings.
How much filling should I put in each pastry?
Place one teaspoon of your chosen filling in the center of each dough round.
How do I shape the hamentashen into triangles?
Fold up three sides of the dough round to meet, ensuring some filling remains visible in the center.
Do the cookie sheets need to be prepared?
Yes, you should arrange the hamentashen on greased cookie sheets.
How far apart should the hamentashen be spaced?
Space the pastries about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
Is there a second rise required after shaping?
Yes, cover the shaped hamentashen and let them rise at room temperature for about 1 hour.
What is the correct oven temperature for baking?
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
How do I make the egg wash?
Whisk together 1 egg and 1 tablespoon of water in a small bowl.
When should the egg wash be applied?
Brush the tops of the hamentashen with the egg wash mixture just before putting them in the oven.
How long do these hamentashen bake?
Bake them in the preheated oven for approximately 25 minutes.
How can I tell when the hamentashen are done?
They are finished when they are golden brown; be careful not to overbake them.
How should the hamentashen be cooled?
Remove them from the oven and let them cool on wire racks before serving.
What is the calorie count for this recipe?
Each serving contains approximately 130 calories.
What is the fat content per serving?
There are 4.8 grams of fat per serving.
How many carbohydrates are in each hamentashen?
Each pastry contains about 18.5 grams of carbohydrates.
What is the protein content per serving?
Each hamentashen provides 2.1 grams of protein.
For which holiday are these traditionally served?
These are a perfect treat for the Jewish holiday of Purim.