Easy Sweet Potato Empanadas

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers a natural sweetness.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk can reduce calories.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla essence is a more affordable option.

Boil sweet potatoes until tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Drain and mash sweet potatoes in a bowl until smooth.

Add sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract to the mashed sweet potatoes; mix well.

In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt; mix thoroughly.

Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Add water gradually, mixing until a dough forms; knead until smooth.

Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Divide the dough into equal portions and roll each into a circle.

Place a spoonful of the sweet potato filling in the center of each circle.

Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and seal the edges by pressing with a fork.

Brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Let cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.

Cooking Techniques

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