Description
A simple and versatile dough perfect for making homemade empanadas.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- Add the chilled butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a small bowl, beat the egg, then mix in the cold water and vinegar.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently until smooth.
- Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before rolling out and using for empanadas.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.