Half-Puff Pastry Empanadas
Origin: Madrid, Spain
Source: Anonymous, 1920
Ingredients
- equal parts flour
- equal parts butter
- 1 or more eggs
- to taste salt
- as needed warm water
- filling of choice
Instructions
- Combine flour and butter in equal proportions with one or more eggs, salt, and warm water. Work the dough well until it becomes fine and smooth. Extend the dough with a rolling pin. Place it in a proper empanada pan, add your chosen filling, cover with paste, and bake in a good (moderately hot) oven until golden.