Empanadas Recipe

1. 1

   Sift together flour, sugar, baking pwdr and salt.

2. 2

   Cut the shortening into the flour as though you were making a pie crust by working it in with your fingertips till the mix resembles coarse crumbs.

3. 3

   Sprinkle dough with just sufficient ice water so which it will just hold together.

4. 4

   Knead together briefly and allow to rest, covered about 10 min.

5. 5

   Roll dough out on a lightly floured board to circles about 3-4 inches in diameter.

6. 6

   Place a spoonful of empanada filling of your choice on one side of the circle.

7. 7

   Moisten the edges of the circle with a small amount of water and fold the dough over the filling to make a half circle.

8. 8

   Press the edges together to seal.

9. 9

   Bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 min.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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