Hamantashen

4 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. oil
3 tsp. baking powder
1 1/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
5 1/2 c. flour (approx.)

Beat the eggs.  Beat in oil, sugar, vanilla, baking powder, salt.  Add flour gradually and mix thoroughly. Knead until smooth enough to roll on a floured board.  Roll out.  Cut dough into 3-4 inch rounds.  Place desired filling on each round.  Pinch together sides of lower half of circles to form triangles.  Place Hamantashen on a lightly greased baking sheet or pan and bake at 350 F for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Fillings:
The usual fillings are cooked prunes or poppys eeds.  Prepared prune jelly or other types of jelly may be used.