GOAT CHEESE AND GREEN OLIVE EMPANADAS

GOAT CHEESE AND GREEN OLIVE EMPANADAS image

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 batch Empanada pastry or bought puff pastry
7 oz soft goat's cheese
3⁄4 cup green olives, pitted and chopped
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 Tbsp butter, melted
Flour for dusting
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400ºF. 2. Place cheese, egg, and olives in bowl and stir to combine. Season with pepper. 3. On floured surface, roll out refrigerated pastry to about ⅛". 4. Using a 4" round cutter, cut out circles. Try not to twist when cutting. 5. Place a heaping teaspoon of filling on half of each round. 6. With your finger, run a little water along the edges, then fold the pastry over filling, pressing to seal in a "D" shape. Take tines of fork and press down on edge to ensure seal. 7. Place on prepared baking sheet and brush empanadas with melted butter. 8. Bake in oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden and puffed. 9. Serve.