Wayne Gisslen

Spicy Meat Empanadas

Preparation info

  • 24

    Pieces
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Professional Cooking: 10th Edition
Professional Cooking

By Wayne Gisslen

Published 2025

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Ingredients

U.S. METRIC INGREDIENTS
8 oz

Method

  1. Sift the two flours together into a mixing bowl.
  2. Add the lard or shortening and blend it thoroughly with the flour.
  3. Dissolve the salt in the water and add it to the flour mixture. Mix to make a moderately stiff dough. Knead the dough for a few minutes, until smooth.
  4. Let the dough rest 30 minutes.
  5. Divide the dough into 24 equal part

Per 1 piece: Calories, 130; Protein, 6 g; Fat, 6 g (43% cal.); Cholesterol, 15 mg; Carbohydrates, 12 g; Fiber, 1 g; Sodium, 140 mg.