Empanada Dough
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- Prep Time10 min
- Total Time10 min
- Makes18 5-in. circles
(Photo: Roberto Caruso)
The best empanadas are homemade. That means homemade empanada dough. But don’t worry, our recipe is really easy.
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
2/3 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 tbsp cold water
Instructions
WHIRL flour and salt in a food processor. Pulse in butter until crumbs form. With motor running, add egg and water until dough comes together.
REMOVE dough to a lightly floured surface. Knead 1 or 2 times and form into 2 discs. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use, at least 1 hour or up to 3 days.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 110, Protein 2g, Carbohydrates 10g, Fat 7g, Sodium 33mg.
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