Empanada Dough
A simple and versatile recipe for making homemade empanada dough, perfect for various savory or sweet fillings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking or Frying
- Cuisine: Latin American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg (optional, for egg wash)
Instructions
- Mix flour and salt in a large bowl.
- Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, to form a ball.
- Refrigerate the dough wrapped in plastic for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness.
- Cut into circles with a diameter of 4 to 6 inches.
- Fill with desired filling and seal the edges.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes or fry until golden brown.
Notes
For best results, keep all ingredients cold and avoid overworking the dough. Experiment with different fillings based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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