Hamantaschen for 8

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 1/2 cup (100g) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon ice water
• 1/2 cup (100g) sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup (60g) apricot preserves

Preparation Time:

30 minutes

Cooking Time:

15-20 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2/5 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
2. Add the butter cubes to the dry ingredients and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to work them in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Add the egg yolk and ice water and mix until just combined. Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
4. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/8 inch (3mm).
6. Cut out circles of dough using a 3-inch (7.5cm) cookie cutter.
7. Place a dollop of apricot preserves in the center of each circle.
8. Fold up the sides of the dough to form three corners, pinching to seal.
9. Place the hamantaschen on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
10. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown on the edges.
11. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information:

Serving size: 2 hamantaschen

Calories: 250 Fat: 15g Carbohydrates: 25g Protein: 3g

Dish Characteristics:

• Flaky and buttery pastry
• Sweet and tangy apricot filling
• Festive triangular shape

User Comments:

• "These hamantaschen are the perfect balance of sweet and savory. The pastry is so flaky and tender, and the apricot filling is delicious."
• "I love the festive shape of these cookies! They're perfect for Purim or any other special occasion."
• "These hamantaschen are so easy to make, but they look and taste like they came from a professional bakery."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If the dough is too dry, add a little more ice water. If it's too wet, add a little more flour.
• Be sure to refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out. This will help to prevent the butter from melting and make the dough easier to work with.
• If you don't have a cookie cutter, you can use a glass or a jar lid to cut out the circles of dough.
• You can use any type of fruit preserves or filling you like in these hamantaschen. Some other popular options include prune, cherry, or strawberry.