Empanadas Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Empanadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 (1/4-ounce) envelope dry yeast; 3/4 cup water; 1/4 cup shortening; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 (15-ounce) can unsweetened pumpkin; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (1/4-ounce) envelope dry yeast
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup shortening
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (15-ounce) can unsweetened pumpkin
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt

1
Stir together flour, 3/4 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in bowl of heavy-duty mixer. Add yeast and next 3 ingredients; beat at low speed with mixer, using dough hook attachment, 1 minute. Increase speed to medium, and beat 1 more minute. Cover dough with wax papper, and let stand 30 minutes.
2
Stir together pumpkin, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
3
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 12 equal portions, and shape into balls. Roll or flatten balls into 6-inch circles. Spoon 1 1/2 tablespoons pumpkin mixture onto half of each pastry circle. Moisten edges with water; fold dough over pumpkin mixture, pressing edges to seal. Crimp edges of dough with a fork. Place on lightly greased baking sheets. Cover and let stand in a warm place (85u00b0), free from drafts, 15 minutes.
4
Bake at 375u00b0 for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown.
5
Cool on baking sheets on wire racks.

562

kcal

Calories

Fat

126

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, 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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