Description
Empanada dough is the ultimate base for a variety of flavorful fillings, providing a flaky and buttery texture that enhances your culinary creations. This straightforward recipe allows you to whip up homemade empanadas perfect for any occasion, whether a festive gathering or a cozy weeknight dinner. With minimal ingredients and easy steps, you’ll have golden-brown pastries that are sure to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter (cubed)
- ? cup cold water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt until combined.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add cold water, mixing until the dough forms but is not sticky.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Roll out chilled dough into circles about 6 inches in diameter.
- Fill with desired fillings, fold over, and seal edges with a fork.
- Bake on parchment-lined sheets at 375?F (190?C) for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg