STANDARD MASA FOR EMPANADAS
Masarepa is cornmeal that has been precooked, dehydrated and ground into a fine powder. It's used all over Colombia, Venezuela and Bolivia for a variety of recipes, including arepas and empanadas.
Provided by J. Kenji López-Alt
Categories snack, finger foods, pastries, project, appetizer
Time 30m
Yield About 24 (3-inch) empanadas
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Combine masarepa, salt and 2 cups tepid water in a large bowl. Stir with your hands and massage into a smooth dough.
- Take a small ball in your hand and press it flat. If the dough cracks, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it is smoother and workable. (Small cracks around the edges are OK.)
- Cover masa and set aside to rest for at least 15 minutes before using. Masa can be made several days in advance and stored in the fridge in a zip-top bag.
- For empanada assembly and cooking instructions, proceed to Step 6 of this Colombian Beef and Potato Empanadas recipe.
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Taufiq N
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The empanadas were delicious and the masa dough was perfect.
Muhammad Younas Rahmani
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but the masa dough didn't come together. It was too dry and crumbly.
towhid islam
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow, but the empanadas didn't turn out as I expected. They were a bit too doughy.
Dorcus Noaiya
[email protected]These empanadas were a bit bland. I think I'll try adding some more spices next time.
sthabile mpofu
[email protected]The masa dough was a bit dry, but the filling was delicious.
Malik Wasee
[email protected]These empanadas were a bit too greasy for my taste, but the flavor was good.
Maricela Recio
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of empanadas, but these were really good! The masa dough was light and fluffy, and the filling was savory and flavorful.
LaChonne Jones
[email protected]These empanadas were so good! The masa dough was flaky and the filling was flavorful.
King Chand
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow and the empanadas turned out great! I'll definitely be making these again.
Google Asistent
[email protected]I've made these empanadas several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The masa dough is the perfect balance of crispy and chewy.
Jotaro Kujo
[email protected]These empanadas were a hit at my party! The masa dough was easy to work with and the filling was delicious.