Simple Empanada Dough For Baking

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A good empanada is all about the crust for me. Learn how to make it, then choose from one of my delicious fillings:

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S’mores Empanadas ( See recipe here)

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Guava Paste and Cheese Empanadas (See recipe here)

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Dulce de Leche and Apple Empanadas (See recipe here)

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Chicken, Mushrooms and Cheese Empanadas (See recipe here)

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Buen provecho!

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Ingredients:

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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

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1/2 teaspoon of salt

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1 stick of butter, chilled and cut into small pieces

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1 egg

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1/4 cup ice cold water

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1 beaten egg for brushing the empanadas

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Directions:

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Mix the flour and salt in the processor.

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Add butter, egg and cold water to the flour mixture. Pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

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Shape the dough into a ball and wrap dough with plastic. Place in the fridge for about 30 minutes to 1 hour.

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Roll the dough on a lightly floured work surface into a thin sheet and cut out discs using a large biscuit cutter.

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Brush the edges of the empanada discs with the beaten egg to help better seal them.

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Fold the empanada discs and seal the edges with a fork or your fingers. Brush the top of the empanadas with the rest of the beaten egg. Chill the empanadas for about 20 minutes.

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Pre-heat the oven to 400 F and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden.