Description
Homemade cheese empanadas that are perfect for any occasion. Delicious and easy to make!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of wheat flour
- 1/2 cup of butter
- 1 cup of grated cheese (can be mozzarella or white cheese)
- 1/2 cup of cold water
- 1 egg (for brushing)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the wheat flour with the salt.
- Add the cold butter cut into small cubes and mix with your hands until a sandy texture is obtained.
- Gradually add the cold water and mix until a homogeneous dough forms.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough with a rolling pin until it is about 3 mm thick.
- Cut circles of dough using a cutter or a glass.
- Place a tablespoon of grated cheese in the center of each circle.
- Fold the dough in half, covering the cheese, and press the edges with a fork to seal.
- Place the empanadas on a baking sheet and brush them with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.
Notes
- These empanadas can be filled with other ingredients such as vegetables or meats if desired.
- They can be served as a snack or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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