Pork Empanadas
photo by Queen Dana
- Ready In:
- 55mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1⁄2 cup masa harina
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1⁄2 cup water
- 1⁄2 cup lard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1⁄2 cups cooked pork, shredded
- 1⁄2 cup milk
directions
- In a large bowl or food processor combine flour, masa harina, baking and baking powder. Cut in lard and a slowly add in the water.
- Knead dough on lightly floured surface until smooth. Shape into 12 balls and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 450°F Roll out each ball of dough into a 6 inch circle. Drop about 2 tablespoons of pork in the center of each circle.
- Fold the circles and seal the dough using a fork or pastry tool. Brush with milk. Bake for about 20 minutes or untill golden brown.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Queen Dana
United States
I love trying new dishes. For me, food is a way of experiencing the world without leaving my home, and I'm hoping that as my two sons get older that I can convince them to come with me on my culinary adventures.