Raisin Pockets

Name: Raisin Pockets
Ingredients: 1 23 cups raisins; 12 cup brown sugar, packed; 1 tablespoon all-purpose white flour; 1 12 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest; 34 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 12 cup water; 2 23 cups all-purpose white flour; 1 14 teaspoons baking powder; 12 teaspoon baking soda; 12 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 12 teaspoon salt; 1 cup granulated sugar; 34 cup butter, slightly softened; 1 large egg; 2 tablespoons buttermilk; 12 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

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Ingredients

1 23 cups raisins
12 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon all-purpose white flour
1 12 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
34 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 cup water
2 23 cups all-purpose white flour
1 14 teaspoons baking powder
12 teaspoon baking soda
12 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
34 cup butter, slightly softened
1 large egg
2 tablespoons buttermilk
12 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

Directions

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["In a medium heavy saucepan, stir together the raisins, brown sugar, lemon zest, cinnamon and 1/2 cup water.", "Bring to a simmer over medium heat.", "Cook, stirring frequently, for 5-8 minutes, or until the raisins are rehydrated and most of the liquid is absorbed.", "If the mixture looks dry during cooking, stir in 1-2 tbls more water.", "Transfer the mixture to a good processor.", "Process till the raisins are coarsely ground.", "Cover and refrigerate the filling until cool and thickened slightly, at least 1 hour.", "The filling may be refrigerated for up to 4 days.", "Let come to room temperature and stir before using.", "DOUGH.", "In a medium mixing bowl, thoroughly stir together the flour, baking powder,baking soda, cinnamon and salt.", "In a large bowl with electic mixer on medium speed, beat together the sugar and vanilla till well blended and lightened.", "Add the egg, buttermilk, vanilla and lemon zest and beat till well blended and smooth.", "Stir in remaining flour mixture until evenly incorporated.", "Divide dough into thirds.", "Place each portion between large sheets of wax paper.", "Roll out each portion a generous 1/8\" thick