Empanadas (Brazilian Meat Pies)
4 c Flour 1 tb Butter 1 c Shortening 2 Whole eggs 1 Egg yolk 2 ts Salt 1 1/2 c Cold water For the filling: 1 tb Oil 1 sm Onion, finely chopped (about -1/4 cup) 1 Clove garlic, minc...
Ingredients
- 4c flour
- 1tb butter
- 1c shortening
- 2whole eggs
- 1egg yolk
- 2ts salt
- 11/2 c cold water
- 1sm onion, finely chopped (about
Directions
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4 c Flour 1 tb Butter 1 c Shortening 2 Whole eggs 1 Egg yolk 2 ts Salt 1 1/2 c Cold water For the filling: 1 tb Oil 1 sm Onion, finely chopp
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Belita's are famous all over Brazil
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Empanadas are traditionally made in special molds that are almost as deep as they are wide
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If they are unavailable, any small tartlet molds will do
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The secret to making good dough," says Belita, "is to massage it, not knead it." It may look as if she's making mud pies, but the results ar
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For the dough: To prepare the dough: Place the flour in a large mixing bowl and make a well in the center
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Place the butter, shortening, eggs, salt, and 1 cup water in the well
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Using one hand to mix, squeeze these ingredients through your fingers to make a paste