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Empanada Dough

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20 min

Empanada Dough

Empanada Dough Photo 1

Time

20 min

Serving

24 persons

Calories

62

Rating

3.00★ (50)

Cuisine

Author: Victoria Buriak
This basic empanada dough can be filled with any type of filling, then fried or baked.

Ingredients

  • all-purpose flour: 2 cups
  • white sugar: 0.33333 cup
  • salt: 0.5 tsp
  • water: 0.5 cup
  • egg yolk: 1 piece
  • all-purpose flour for dusting: 2 Tbsp
  • butter: 2 Tbsp (melted)

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Stages of cooking

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  1. Whisk 2 cups flour, sugar, and salt together in a bowl until well blended. Make a well in the center.
    Empanada Dough Photo 2
  2. Whisk water and egg yolk together in a small bowl until smooth; pour into the well and mix to form a stiff dough.
    Empanada Dough Photo 3
  3. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Roll dough with a rolling pin until thin, dusting with flour as needed to prevent sticking. Brush melted butter over top and roll dough into a log.
    Empanada Dough Photo 4
  4. Cut the log crosswise into about 24 slices. Roll each slice into a disk.
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