EMPANADA DOUGH RECIPE [how to make empanada] the best empanadas

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a subtle flavor.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds well.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lemon juice adds acidity and flavor.

Mix plain flour and salt in a large bowl.

Cut in melted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Add egg yolks and cold water to the flour mixture and stir until combined.

If the dough seems dry, add a little bit of water until you reach the right consistency of the dough.

Cooking Techniques

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