Ruiz’s Pieces Sweet Empanada Recipe
Nutella & peanut butter
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Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Make the Dough
In a large bowl, combine the flour, softened butter, sugar, and salt. Mix until crumbly.
- 2
Add Egg and Water
Add the egg and cold water to the flour mixture, and knead until a smooth dough forms. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- 3
Prepare the Filling
In a small bowl, mix together Nutella and peanut butter until well combined.
- 4
Roll Out the Dough
After chilling, roll out the dough on a floured surface until it's about 1/8 inch thick.
- 5
Cut and Fill Empanadas
Use a round cutter to cut out circles from the dough. Place a tablespoon of the Nutella-peanut butter mixture in the center of each circle. Fold over and press the edges to seal.
- 6
Bake
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- 7
Cool and Serve
Allow the empanadas to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your Ruiz's Pieces Sweet Empanadas!