Empanadas Recipe
Baked empanadas. Choose from beef or chicken.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Filling
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Make the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt.
- 2
Incorporate Butter
Cut the unsalted butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- 3
Add Wet Ingredients
Stir in the egg yolk and cold water until the dough comes together.
- 4
Knead and Chill
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 2 minutes. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Filling Preparation
- 5
- 6
- 7
Cool the Filling
Remove from heat and allow the filling to cool before assembling the empanadas.
Assembly and Baking
- 8
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 9
Roll Out Dough
On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8-inch thickness.
- 10
Cut Dough Circles
Using a round cutter (about 4-5 inches in diameter), cut circles from the dough.
- 11
Fill Empanadas
Place about a tablespoon of the filling in the center of each dough circle. Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and press the edges to seal.
- 12
- 13
Bake
Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.