Best 4 Mexican Empanada Dough Recipes
Mexican empanada dough is a versatile and delicious dough that can be used for a variety of empanadas, including empanadas de carne (beef empanadas), empanadas de pollo (chicken empanadas), and empanadas de queso (cheese empanadas). It is important to get the dough right, as this will determine the overall quality of your empanadas. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make the perfect Mexican empanada dough, with tips and variations to help you achieve the best results.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
AUTHENTIC EMPANADA PASTRY DOUGH
Try this easy and authentic empanada pastry dough! Quick to make since all ingredients are mixed in a food processor, then kneaded just very quickly and it's done. You can make it in advance, just cut it into discs, and freeze for later use.
Provided by Fioa
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American South American Argentinian
Time 45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine sifted flour and butter in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until crumbly. Add egg and pulse until just combined.
- Dissolve salt in warm water. Add gradually to the food processor and pulse until a soft dough ball forms. Turn ball into a bowl and wrap tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
- Dust a work surface with flour and knead dough for 1 minute. Roll out thinly and cut into discs. Freeze discs for later use or use right away for your favorite sweet or savory empanadas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 200.8 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
EMPANADA DOUGH
This basic dough can be filled with Empanada Pork Filling, then fried or baked.
Provided by lola
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pastries Empanadas
Time 20m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Whisk together the 2 cups flour, salt, and sugar in a bowl until evenly blended; make a well in the center of the mixture. Whisk the egg yolk and water together in a small bowl until smooth; pour into the well and mix to form a stiff dough. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
- Roll the dough with a rolling pin until thin, sprinkling with flour to prevent from sticking. Brush with melted butter and roll it like a jelly roll. Cut with a sharp knife into 1 1/2-inch slices. Roll each piece into a circle and fill with about 1 tablespoon filling. Fold over into half moons and seal.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 56 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
MEXICAN EMPANADA DOUGH
Yield 4 empanadas
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a stand mixer, add flour, baking powder and salt. Turn the mixer on low and drizzle in the oil until combined. Add the milk and vodka. Use the dough hook to kneed for 2-3 minutes on medium speed. The dough will be soft and pliable like a cookie dough. Form a ball and allow it to rest 10-15 minutes. Divide dough into 4 balls. Carefully roll each ball out into a 6-8" circle. Fill 1/2 with your favorite topping, moisten the edges, seal and crimp. Slash the top of each to release steam. Bake on a cookie sheet lined with parchment or non-stick pad 30 minutes or until brown and crisp.
GOLDEN EMPANADA DOUGH
This easy to prepare dough is for small, individual meat pies (tapas) served throughout the year in Spain and, traditionally, during the Christmas holidays in Mexico and northern New Mexico. (See my recipe for Meat Filling Empanada)
Provided by Stella Mae
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- For the dough: Put flour, salt, sugar and lard in large mixing bowl.
- With your hands or an electric mixer, mix this mixture very well.
- Add the egg and mix well.
- Dissolve the yeast in the water and then add to the mixture.
- (If the dough is too dry, add enough water to make it manageable).
- Roll out dough to about 1/4th.
- inch thick.
- Cut circles, about 4 inches wide.
- For the filling: (see recipe for Euphelia's Meat Empanadas).
- Fill each circle with meat mixture.
- Fold and press edges firmly together.
- (You may use a bit of water to help seal the edges-- some people use beaten egg).
- Cut edges with pinking shears to help seal.
- Poke the little pie with a fork once or twice.
- Deep fat fry in oil or shortening until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.8, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 16.3, Sodium 150.7, Carbohydrate 24.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.9, Protein 3.8
Tips:
- Use a food processor or blender to make the dough quickly and easily.
- If the dough is too dry, add a little bit of water, one tablespoon at a time, until it comes together.
- If the dough is too wet, add a little bit of flour, one tablespoon at a time, until it is no longer sticky.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out. This will make it easier to work with.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to prevent it from sticking.
- Use a cookie cutter or sharp knife to cut out circles of dough.
- Fill the empanadas with your favorite fillings.
- Fold the empanadas in half and crimp the edges to seal them.
- Bake or fry the empanadas until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve the empanadas with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Empanadas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover ingredients. With a little practice, you can make perfect empanadas at home. So next time you are looking for a new recipe to try, give empanadas a try. You won't be disappointed!
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