How to Make Empanada Dough - A Step-by-Step Guide

Empanadas are a popular dish in many Latin American countries, and they are loved for their delicious and savory fillings encased in a flaky, golden-brown crust. While the fillings are important, the key to a perfect empanada lies in the dough. A good empanada dough should be tender and flaky, with a slight crispiness that holds up to the filling without becoming tough or chewy.

Creating the perfect empanada dough may seem daunting, but with the right recipe and technique, it can be e...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour for dusting
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 empanada disks

  • Whisk 2 cups flour, sugar, and salt together in a bowl until well blended. Make a well in the center.
  • Whisk water and egg yolk together in a small bowl until smooth; pour into the well and mix to form a stiff dough.
  • Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Roll dough with a rolling pin until thin, dusting with flour as needed to prevent sticking. Brush melted butter over top and roll dough into a log.
  • Cut the log crosswise into about 24 slices. Roll each slice into a disk.
  • Nutrition

    62 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 11mg
    • Sodium: 56mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 3mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 13mg