EMPANADA DOUGH FOR BAKING

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Categories     Bake

Yield 10-12 People

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1 stick of butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
1 egg
1/4 cup ice cold water

Steps:

  • 1. Mix the flour and salt in the processor. 2. Add butter, egg and cold waterto the flour mixture. Pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. 3. Shape the dough into a ball and wrap dough with plastic. Place in the fridge forabout 30 minutes to 1 hour. 4. Roll the dough on a lightly floured work surface into a thin sheet and cut out discs using a large biscuit cutter. 5. Brush the edges of the empanada discs with the beaten egg to help better seal them. 6. Fold the empanada discs and seal the edges with a fork or yourfingers. Brush the top of the empanadas with the rest of the beaten egg. Chill the empanadas for about 20 minutes. 7. Pre-heat the oven to 400 F and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden.

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