A traditional and handy recipe for Empanada dough, you can use it for your oven or fried savory recipes. Enjoy. Empanadas are a staple of the Latin cuisine, found in all countries with different fillings.
Uses of Empanada Dough in Chile:
The most traditional ones are the Empanadas de Pino (onion, beef, hard-boiled egg, raisins) many families eat them every Sunday for the big family lunch. Also, the Fried Shrimp & Cheese Empanadas are found on coastal towns and restaurants. Kids are usually big fans of the Cheese Empanada.
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Empanada Dough
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 20
- Category: Savory
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Chilean
Description
A basic empanada dough, perfect for the oven or to fry.
Ingredients
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup of warm water
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 kilo or 2 pounds of all-purpose flour
• 4 egg yolks
• 180 grams lard, butter or shortening, melted
Instructions
1. Make a brine with the milk, water, and salt, stir to dissolve the salt completely.
2. In a large bowl or on a stand mixer with the paddle attachment mix the flour and egg yolks, mix for a minute to incorporate. Add the melted shortening and work a little more, at this point you will see only crumbs.
3. To form the dough star adding the brine with the mixer running on low speed until the dough is soft and flexible. If you need more moisture, keep adding water.
4. Separate the dough into 20 portions and cover with a moist cloth. Work each piece individually, rolling until thin, cut in a circle about 7″ and fill and bake as directed on the recipe.
Keywords: Empanada dough, Chilean cuisine