Impasto semplice per empanadas da cuocere al forno

Ingredienti

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 stick of butter (chilled and cut into small pieces)
• 2 eggs (Divided, one egg to seal the empnadas)
• 1/4 cup ice cold water

Preparazione

1. 1

   Mix the flour and salt in the processor.

2. 2

   Add butter, egg and cold water to the flour mixture. Pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3. 3

   Shape the dough into a ball and wrap dough with plastic. Place in the fridge for about 30 minutes to 1 hour.

4. 4

   Roll the dough on a lightly floured work surface into a thin sheet and cut out discs using a large biscuit cutter.

5. 5

   Brush the edges of the empanada discs with the beaten egg to help better seal them.

6. 6

   Fold the empanada discs and seal the edges with a fork or your fingers. Brush the top of the empanadas with the rest of the beaten egg. Chill the empanadas for about 20 minutes.

7. 7

   Pre-heat the oven to 400 F and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden.