Empanadas Fritas - Como hacer masa para empanadas fritas

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner while ground pork is often less expensive.

green olives

🥗Healthier: capers

💰Cheaper: pickles

Capers can provide a similar briny flavor, while pickles are often cheaper.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: none

Tofu can add protein but changes the texture.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: none

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt.

Add the lard and butter to the flour mixture and mix until well combined.

Gradually add hot water to the mixture, stirring with a spatula until a soft, elastic dough forms that does not stick to your hands.

If the dough feels dry, add a little more warm water as needed.

Cover the dough and let it rest for a while.

Roll out the dough and cut into circles using a cutter.

Fill each circle with your desired filling (savory or sweet) and fold over to seal.

Fry the empanadas in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.

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