Celebrate Purim with these light and delectable Hamantaschen that melt in your mouth. This easy recipe yields 15 pastries, perfect for sharing during this festive time.
Why You’ll Love This: The recipe simplifies the traditional Hamantaschen, making it accessible even for novice bakers. Plus, the combination of almond flour and lemon zest in the dough adds a delightful flavor that pairs beautifully with any filling of your choice.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for Purim celebrations, these Hamantaschen can also be enjoyed as a delightful snack or dessert any time of the year.
Ingredients:
- 200g white flour
- 50g powdered sugar
- 40g almond flour
- 130g cold butter, cubed
- 1 large egg
- Zest of one lemon
- A pinch of salt
- Your favorite filling (such as chocolate or nut-based spreads)
Instructions:
- In a mixer with a paddle attachment, mix all dry ingredients except the egg until crumbly.
- Add the egg and continue mixing until a uniform dough forms. Wrap in cling film and refrigerate for one hour.
- After chilling, roll out the dough on a floured surface to a 0.5 cm thickness. Cut into 8 cm diameter circles and place a teaspoon of your chosen filling in the center of each.
- Shape into triangles, leaving a small opening at the top, and press the edges to seal. Place on a baking sheet with some space between each.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (turbo mode) for about 12 minutes or until slightly golden yet still pale.
- Drizzle with melted chocolate or dust with powdered sugar for decoration.
Enjoy these tender and irresistible Hamantaschen, perfect for making your Purim celebration a bit more special!
