Description
Homemade empanadas are a delightful treat, combining a golden, flaky crust with savory or sweet fillings. This easy recipe for empanada dough creates the perfect pockets to hold your favorite ingredients, making them ideal for gatherings or cozy nights in. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you’ll master this delicious dish in no time. Enjoy the rich flavors and crispy texture that will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup cold water (ice-cold)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
- Add cold butter cubes; mix until crumbly like coarse sand.
- Stir in the egg until just combined.
- Gradually add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough forms.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface and cut into circles. Fill with desired fillings, seal tightly, then bake or fry until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg