This basic empanada dough can be filled with any type of filling, then fried or baked.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.33 cups white sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups water
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour for dusting
- 2 tablespoons butter , melted
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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2
Whisk 2 cups flour, sugar, and salt together in a bowl until well blended. Make a well in the center.
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3
Whisk water and egg yolk together in a small bowl until smooth; pour into the well and mix to form a stiff dough.
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Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
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Roll dough with a rolling pin until thin, dusting with flour as needed to prevent sticking.
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Brush melted butter over top and roll dough into a log.
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Cut the log crosswise into about 24 slices. Roll each slice into a disk.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fill each empanada disk with about 1 tablespoon of your favorite filling. (Try lola's recipe for Empanada Pork Filling to make Filipino-style empanadas.)
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Fold the disk over the filling into a half-moon and seal firmly.
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Place empanadas onto a foil-lined baking sheet and brush the tops with beaten egg white.
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Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.
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