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5 c To 6 cups flour; divided

1/2 ts Salt

1 ts Baking powder

1/2 c Shortening

5 Eggs

1 c Honey

—————————–POPPY SEED FILLING—————————– 2 c Poppy seeds *

1 c Milk

3/4 c Honey

1 ts Lemon peel

1/2 c Raisins

* 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.

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