5 from 6 votes
Empanada Dough
This homemade shortcrust pastry is incredibly versatile, perfect for frying or baking, with sweet or savory filling.
Prep Time
15 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
12
portions
Calories:
187 kcal
Course:
Baked Goods
Cuisine:
South American
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter cold and cubed, unsalted
- 1 egg large
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup water ice cold
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour and salt.
- Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Mix in the egg and gradually add cold water until the dough begins to come together. Only add as much water as you need.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead until smooth. Shape into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
187kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
153mg
(6%)
Potassium
41mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
256IU
(5%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 portions
Amount Per Serving
Calories 187
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 187kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 153mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 41mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 256IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.