Empanada Dough

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This basic empanada dough can be filled with any type of filling, then fried or baked.

Submitted by lola
Updated on April 18, 2023
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
24 empanada disks
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • ⅓ cup white sugar

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup water

  • 1 large egg yolk

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour for dusting

  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

  1. Whisk 2 cups flour, sugar, and salt together in a bowl until well blended. Make a well in the center.

  2. Whisk water and egg yolk together in a small bowl until smooth; pour into the well and mix to form a stiff dough.

  3. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Roll dough with a rolling pin until thin, dusting with flour as needed to prevent sticking. Brush melted butter over top and roll dough into a log.

  4. Cut the log crosswise into about 24 slices. Roll each slice into a disk.

To Make the Empanadas:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fill each empanada disk with about 1 tablespoon of your favorite filling. (Try lola's recipe for Empanada Pork Filling to make Filipino-style empanadas.) Fold the disk over the filling into a half-moon and seal firmly. Place empanadas onto a foil-lined baking sheet and brush the tops with beaten egg white. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

62 Calories
1g Fat
11g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 62
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 56mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 1g 3%
Calcium 3mg 0%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 13mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.