AUTHENTIC EMPANADA PASTRY DOUGH

Authentic Empanada Pastry Dough image

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.

Provided by Fioa

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American South American Argentinian

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
¼ cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
1 egg
6 tablespoons warm water
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

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. Turn ball into a bowl and wrap tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate 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 use or use right away for your favorite sweet or savory empanadas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 200.8 mg, Sugar 0.1 g