Empanadas de Plátano en Miel – Receta de Anita

ripe plantains

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: bananas

Sweet potatoes provide a similar sweetness and texture.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup offers a lower glycemic index.

Welcome to the channel, today we're making empanadas de plátano en miel.

For the dough, combine 4 cups of flour, 1/2 cup of Coca-Cola, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla.

Add 2 bars of butter or margarine, melted or softened, and mix well.

If the dough is too dry, add more liquid, about 4 to 5 teaspoons of water.

Knead the dough for about 5 minutes and let it rest for 20 minutes.

Prepare the filling by mixing 2 egg yolks with banana jelly.

Form balls of dough to your desired size.

Roll out the dough with a bottle or by hand, add the filling, and seal the edges.

Brush the tops with an egg and poke holes to prevent air from escaping.

Bake in the oven at 350°F for about 25 to 30 minutes.

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