Hamentashen With Yeast Dough

Ingredients

• 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast (2-1/2 teaspoons)
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups flour
• 1 cup warm water
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 large egg

Egg Wash

• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon water

Filling

• pie filling or chocolate chips or toffee pieces (purchased filling of your choice!)

Directions

1. 1

   Combine all the dry ingredients.

2. 2

   In a separate bowl, mix together all the liquid ingredients.

3. 3

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the liquid to form a dough.

4. 4

   Knead the dough for 5-10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.

5. 5

   Spray a large mixing bowl with Pam and place the dough inside.

6. 6

   Spray the Pam on the dough and cover loosely with a towel until the dough doubles in size.

7. 7

   Punch down the dough.

8. 8

   Divide into thirds on a lightly floured surface.

9. 9

   Roll out each piece until it is ¼-inch thick.

10. 10

    Cut out 3-inch rounds.

11. 11

    Reroll scraps.

12. 12

    Place the filling in the center of each dough round.

13. 13

    Fold three sides up to form a triangle, leaving some filling exposed in the center.

14. 14

    Place the hamentashen 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets.

15. 15

    Cover again and let rise at room temperature until nearly double, about one hour.

16. 16

    Preheat the oven to 350°F.

17. 17

    Brush the tops of the hamentashen with the egg wash.

18. 18

    Bake for about 25 minutes or until golden brown.

19. 19

    Transfer to a wire rack to cool.