Ham & Cheese Empanadas

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   For the dough: Combine flour & butter in a large bowl.

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   Using a pastry blender or a fork, mix until the butter is evenly distributed among the flour.

3. 3

   Dissolve the salt & sugar in the water & stir into the flour mix.

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   On a lightly floured surface, lightly knead dough until it forms a ball, adding more water or flour if needed.

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   Cover the bowl with lid or plastic wrap & refrigerate 1 hour.

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   Roll dough out on a floured surface about 1/8 inch thick.

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   With a circle cookie cutter, cut out a 4-inch circle.

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   Continue until you have used all of the dough.

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   For filling: Put parsley, ham, breadcrumbs, cheese, sour cream, egg & pepper into a large bowl.

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    Mix well.

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    Put dough circles on a greased pan.

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    Put 2 Tbsp. of filling in center of each circle.

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    Fold dough circles in half, press & seal with a fork.

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    For egg wash: beat egg & add about 1 Tbsp water.

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    Brush egg wash on top of each empanada.

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    Bake at 375 degrees for 20 - 25 minutes, or until golden brown.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.