Poppy Seed Squares
(from kintyre’s recipe box)
Source: Ground Beef Cookbook
Cook time: 25 minutesServes 60 people
Categories: appetizers, not tried
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped fresh mushrooms
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery or mushroom soup, undiluted
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup cold water
Directions
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In a skillet, cook beef, mushrooms and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink.
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Add the soup, horseradish, salt, and pepper; mix well.
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Remove from the heat; set aside.
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In a bowl, combine the flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, and salt.
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Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms.
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Divide dough in half.
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Roll out one portion into a 15 × 10 × 1 inch baking pan.
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Spoon meat mixture over dough.
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Roll out the remaining dough into a 15 × 10 inch rectangle; place over filling.
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Bake at 425 degrees for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
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Cut into small squares.