Homemade Empanadas: 1 Dough Recipe, 6 Different Fillings

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often cheaper.

green olives

🥗Healthier: capers

💰Cheaper: pickles

Capers or pickles can provide a similar briny flavor.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cake flour is often less expensive.

Warm 1 cup of butter on the stove until mostly melted.

In a mixing bowl, combine 2 egg yolks and 1 teaspoon of salt.

Add 6 cups of flour to the bowl.

Pour in 2 cups of warm milk and melted butter, mixing until it comes together.

Turn the dough out onto a clean surface and knead until smooth and elastic.

Divide the dough into two balls, wrap in plastic, and let rest for about 30 minutes in the fridge.

Prepare various fillings: ground beef with hard-boiled eggs, spices, tomato, and olives; prosciutto and smoked cheese; vegetables (onions, celery, kale) with ricotta cheese; mushroom and chestnut ragu with shredded cheese; tomato, basil, and fresh mozzarella; and a sweet filling of quince paste with cream cheese.

Roll out the dough into circles using a rolling pin or by hand.

Fill each circle with the desired filling and seal the edges using an empanada crimper, fork, or by hand.

Brush the tops of the empanadas with an egg wash and sprinkle with toppings to differentiate them.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Place the empanadas on a tray and bake for 25 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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