Bolivian Empanadas Recipe

Name: Bolivian Empanadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups flour; 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. CALUMET Baking Powder; 1/2 cup lard; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 lb. potatoes, peeled, cooked and cut into small cubes Safeway 2 pkg For $5.00 thru 02/09; 4 slices OSCAR MAYER Honey Ham, finely chopped; 1/2 cup finely chopped onions; 1/4 cup pitted black olives, chopped; 1/4 cup raisins, chopped; 2 small red finger chili peppers, seeded, deveined and finely chopped; 1 tsp. dried oregano leaves; 2 hard-cooked eggs, thinly sliced; 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten

Servings: persons

2 cups flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. CALUMET Baking Powder
1/2 cup lard
1/2 cup water
1/2 lb. potatoes, peeled, cooked and cut into small cubes Safeway 2 pkg For $5.00 thru 02/09
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Honey Ham, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/4 cup pitted black olives, chopped
1/4 cup raisins, chopped
2 small red finger chili peppers, seeded, deveined and finely chopped
1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
2 hard-cooked eggs, thinly sliced
2 egg yolks, lightly beaten

1
Combine flour, salt and baking powder in large bowl.
2
Cut in lard with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3
Gradually add water, stirring until mixture forms a ball.
4
Knead dough on lightly floured surface 5 min.
5
or until smooth and elastic.
6
Wrap tightly in plastic wrap; set aside while preparing filling.
7
Preheat oven to 400F.
8
Combine potatoes, ham, onions, olives, raisins, peppers and oregano in large bowl; set aside.
9
Divide dough into 16 equal balls.
10
Press each ball into 4-1/2-inch circle.
11
Spoon about 2 Tbsp.
12
of the potato mixture into center of each circle; top each with 1 egg slice.
13
Bring sides of each circle up so that the seam is at the top of each empanada; pinch edges to seal.
14
Place, seam-sides up, on parchment paper-covered baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
15
Brush tops with egg yolks.
16
Bake 20 min.
17
or until golden brown.

522

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups flour, 1 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. CALUMET Baking Powder, 1/2 cup lard, and more.

Yes, Bolivian Empanadas falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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