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Empanada Dough

This homemade empanada dough is a versatile staple for any vegetarian kitchen, offering a light, flaky texture that surpasses any shop-bought alternative. By using chilled butter and a touch of vinegar, the pastry achieves a superior crispness that holds up beautifully against a variety of savoury fillings. Whether you are planning to bake or fry your hand-pies, this reliable dough provides a sturdy yet tender casing for everything from spiced lentils to roasted vegetables and melted cheese.

Crafting your own pastry is a rewarding process that ensures a professional finish to your homemade snacks. This recipe makes enough for a generous batch, and the dough can be prepared in advance to save time. Simply chill the pastry thoroughly before rolling to ensure it stays easy to handle, then fill and seal for a delicious, authentic result every time.

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Ingredients for Empanada Dough

  • 275g unbleached plain flour

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

  • 1 stick (110g ) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

  • 1 large egg

  • 80ml ice water

  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar

How to make Empanada Dough

Sift flour with salt into a large bowl and blend in butter with your fingertips or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal with some (roughly pea-size) butter lumps.

Beat together egg, water, and vinegar in a small bowl with a fork. Add to flour mixture, stirring with fork until just incorporated. (Mixture will look shaggy.)

Turn out mixture onto a lightly floured surface and gather together, then knead gently with heel of your hand once or twice, just enough to bring dough together. Form dough into a flat rectangle and chill, wrapped in plastic wrap, at least 1 hour.

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While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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  • 17 janvier 2026 | Publié à l'origine

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