Authentic Empanada Pastry
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45 minutes
Try this easy and authentic empanada pastry! Quick to make since all ingredients are mixed in a food processor, then kneaded just very quickly and it's done. You can make it in advance, just cut it into discs and freeze for later use.
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Ingredients
Makes: 12 empanada pastry discs
- 250g plain flour, sifted
- 50g butter, chilled and cubed
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 90ml warm water
Directions
Preparation:15min ›
Extra time:30min ›
Ready in:45min
- Place sifted flour in the food processor with chilled butter. Pulse until mixture forms crumbs. Add egg and pulse until just combined.
- Dissolve salt in warm water. Add gradually to the food processor and pulse until a soft pastry dough ball is formed.
- Turn into a bowl and wrap tightly with plastic wrap then chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Flour a work surface then knead the dough for 1 minute. Roll out to a thickness of 2mm then cut into discs. At this stage you can freeze the discs for later use, or use right away for your favourite sweet or savoury empanadas.
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Reviews and Ratings
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The dough was really good, i did have to add more water to make it come together. - 02 Dec 2018 (Review from Allrecipes USA and Canada)