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 Crimping an Empanada © 2006 Hector Rodriguez At a Glance Prep Time : 15min Cook Time : 1hr 00min Course : Appetizer, Dessert, Dinner, Entree, Lunch, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack Special : Easy Type of Prep : Mix / Beat Cuisine : Caribbean, Latin, Mexican, Spanish Occasion : Birthdays, Family Dinner, Party, Potluck, Summer Empanada BasicsEmpanada Dough RecipeEvery empanada recipe starts with the dough. Here is a simple empanada dough made with flour, salt, water, egg, vinegar and shortening. INGREDIENTS:
PREPARATION:1. In a bowl, beat the water, egg, egg white and vinegar together. Set aside.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together the 3 cups of flour and salt. 3. Cut the shortening into the flour mix with a pastry blender or two butter knives. Make a well in the center of the flour mix and pour the liquid ingredients from the first bowl into the center. 4. Mix the wet and dry ingredients with a fork until it becomes stiff. 5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead it just until all the flour is incorporated and the dough is smooth. 6. Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, but never more than 24 hours. Tip: If you want to keep the dough longer than 24 hours, you can freeze it. Servings: Makes approximately 10 six-inch empanadas. User Reviews  Empanada Basics |
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