Baked Empanada

1. 1

   Sift flour, salt and sugar in a bowl.

2. 2

   Cut in margarine using a pastry blender or dough cutter.

3. 3

   Add water and one egg. Blend until smooth.

4. 4

   Form into a ball and knead for a few minutes. Roll out on a floured board until you reach the desired thickness. Cut into rounds or squares and place a spoonful of filling (see below) in the middle.

5. 5

   Fold pastry and seal with the tine of a fork. Using the fork, prick the empanada twice on top.

6. 6

   Brush the tops with the egg yolk and milk mixture.

7. 7

   Place on a greased pan with oil and dusted with flour (or use a teflon baking pan) and bake for 30-45 minutes at 325u00b0 or until golden brown.

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