Step 2

Use a pastry cutter, a fork or your hands to cut the butter into the flour until it forms a crumbly consistency. Sprinkle in the salt and stir.

Step 7

Pour in the water and egg and stir together until it forms a clumpy dough.

Step 12

Drop the dough out onto a counter or a smooth surface and press the dough together until it forms a ball. Then knead the dough for about 5 minutes.

Step 17

Cut the dough into 22 - 25, 1.5-ounce pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and then roll them out evenly into 5 to 6-inch circles with a rolling pin.

Step 22

When you are ready to fill and bake the empanadas, preheat the oven to 375°F.

Step 27

Add 2-3 tablespoons of filling to the center of each empanada round and pinch the edges together. Use a fork to press the edges together or to form a classic empanada design, press and twist the edges of dough together.

Step 32

Bake the filled empanadas for 25-27 minutes or until light and golden on top. Let them cool for 10 minutes before serving.