Description
A cozy and flaky empanada dough recipe perfect for any filling.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 egg (for egg wash, optional)
Instructions
- Mix the flour and salt together in a large bowl.
- Cut in the chilled, cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually stir in the cold water until the dough comes together.
- Divide the dough into two balls and flatten them into discs.
- Wrap each in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out each disc on a floured surface and cut into circles.
- Fill each circle with your choice of fillings and seal the edges.
- Bake or fry until golden brown.
Notes
Chill the butter for a flaky texture. Make ahead options available.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking or Frying
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg