Homemade Empanada Dough Recipe for Perfect Dinner Recipes
This easy homemade empanada dough is perfect for creating delicious, crispy empanadas. Ideal for dinner recipes and family meals!
Servings: 12 empanadas
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the egg, water, and vinegar.
- Slowly pour the wet mixture into the flour mixture, stirring until the dough starts to come together.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for a few minutes until smooth.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using.
- Roll out the dough and cut into circles for empanadas, then fill and bake or fry as desired.