Description
Empanada dough is your key to creating delightful, flaky pastries that can be filled with a variety of savory or sweet ingredients. This easy-to-make dough is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy night in. With its tender texture and customizable fillings, homemade empanadas will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. Get ready for a culinary adventure with this simple recipe!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 6–8 tbsp ice water
Instructions
- Prepare Your Work Surface: Lightly flour your work surface.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- Cut in Cold Butter: Use a pastry cutter or forks to mix in the cold butter until coarse crumbs form.
- Add Ice Water: Gradually mix in ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough forms a ball; it should be moist but not sticky.
- Chill: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll It Out: After chilling, roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness and cut into circles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: varies based on filling and cooking method
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg