Ingredients

How to make it

  • Mix the wet and dry ingredients with a fork until it becomes stiff.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead it just until all the flour is incorporated and the dough is smooth.
  • Place the empanada dough on a floured counter top.
  • Roll the dough out into a 1/8 inch thick layer.
  • Cut the dough into circles with round cookie cutters or biscuit cutters.
  • Tip: For large empanadas use 6 inch cutters for empanaditas use 3 inch cutters. If you don't have these handy, you can cut out the bottom of a coffee can,
  • Remove the excess dough from the cut out circle. Place your filling of choice in the center of the circle.
  • Carefully fold over the circle with contents into a semicircle. Crimp down the edges with a fork. If the edges won't stick together, wet your finger and rub it along the inside edge of the dough and try again.
  • Finish the empanadas by deep frying in vegetable oil at 360 degrees for 1 to 2 minutes per side. They should be lightly golden. Drain on paper towels and serve warm. thats it!
first step... doing the dough   Close
roll out and cut the dough   Close
crimp the edges   Close
for pizza lover, i pictured pizza filling   Close
cooked until golden brown   Close

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  • bojed001 11 years ago
    @shepherdrescue thats my grandmother that makes them, recipe is completely different :D
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    " It was excellent "
    burgandy26 ate it and said...
    SOUNDS SO GOOD
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    " It was excellent "
    shepherdrescue ate it and said...
    Empanadas are sooo good! These look like the ones I get from the local farmer's market here in LA, all freshly made and wonderful! Now I can do them at home! Thanks!
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  • linebb956 16 years ago
    Would love the pizza ones... I can see my Hyspanic friends when they bite into this one!
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  • michellem 16 years ago
    Yum these look so good. I really like your step by step pictures..your doing a great job!! I can't wait to see more recipes from you! Michelle
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  • notyourmomma 16 years ago
    Love the empanada...great crust, nice pictures.
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    " It was excellent "
    bluewaterandsand ate it and said...
    sounds very good.
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