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Empanada Dough

This empanada dough recipe is easy to make, versatile, and perfect for both sweet and savory fillings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 empanadas
Course: Dough
Cuisine: Latin American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter chilled and cubed
  • 1/4 cup cold water

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • Pastry cutter or fork
  • Plastic wrap
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
  2. Add the chilled butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or fork to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Gradually add the cold water to the mixture. Mix gently until the dough starts to come together, avoiding overworking it.
  4. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead gently until it forms a cohesive ball.
  5. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  6. After chilling, roll out the dough on a floured surface until it's about 1/8 inch thick.
  7. Using a round cutter, cut out circles from the rolled dough.
  8. Fill each circle with desired filling and fold over to form a half-moon shape. Seal the edges by crimping with a fork.

Notes

Make sure to keep your dough cold throughout the process for the best texture.