Hamantaschen: Poppy Seed Filling and Dough
1. Poppy Seed Filling: In clean coffee grinder, grind poppy seeds. In saucepan, bring milk and water to boil; stir in poppy seeds, sugar, raisins, honey, orange rind, cinnamon and salt. Return to boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring often, until dry and stiff, about 18 minutes. Let cool.
2. In large bowl, beat butter, sugar and orange rind until fluffy; beat in eggs. In separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt ; stir into butter mixture in 2 additions to make smooth dough.
