Description
Try this easy and authentic empanada pastry dough! Quick to make since all ingredients are mixed in a food processor, then kneaded just very quickly and it’s done. You can make it in advance, just cut it into discs, and freeze for later use.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- ΒΌ cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1 egg
- 6 tablespoons warm water
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine sifted flour and butter in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until crumbly. Add egg and pulse until just combined.
- Dissolve salt in warm water. Add gradually to the food processor and pulse until a soft dough ball forms. Place dough ball into a bowl and wrap tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Dust a work surface with flour and knead dough for 1 minute. Roll out thinly and cut into discs. Freeze discs for later
- or use them right away for your favorite sweet or savory empanadas.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Servings: 12