Poppy Seed Hamantaschen

Ingredients

6 cups flour
1/2 ts salt
1 ts baking powder
1/2 c shortening
5 eggs
1 3/4 c honey
2 c poppy seeds
1 c milk
1 ts lemon peel
1/2 c raisins

Instructions

* Use your food processor to grind the poppy seeds for the filling. Combine 5 cups flour, salt and baking powder; mix well. Make a well in the center and add shortening, 4 eggs and honey. Work together until dough is formed, adding flour as needed. Roll out thinly and cut into 4-inch circles. For filling, grind poppy seeds. Combine with milk and honey. Cook over low heat until thickened. Add lemon peel and raisins; cool. Place 1 tablespoon filling on each dough circle; fold up three sides and press together into triangles leaving tops somewhat open. Beat remaining egg and brush over dough. Bake at 350 degrees 20 minutes or until browned.