STANDARD MASA FOR EMPANADAS
Masarepa is cornmeal that has been precooked, dehydrated and ground into a fine powder. It's used all over Colombia, Venezuela and Bolivia for a variety of recipes, including arepas and empanadas.
Provided by J. Kenji López-Alt
Categories snack, finger foods, pastries, project, appetizer
Time 30m
Yield About 24 (3-inch) empanadas
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Combine masarepa, salt and 2 cups tepid water in a large bowl. Stir with your hands and massage into a smooth dough.
- Take a small ball in your hand and press it flat. If the dough cracks, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it is smoother and workable. (Small cracks around the edges are OK.)
- Cover masa and set aside to rest for at least 15 minutes before using. Masa can be made several days in advance and stored in the fridge in a zip-top bag.
- For empanada assembly and cooking instructions, proceed to Step 6 of this Colombian Beef and Potato Empanadas recipe.
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