Empanada Dough for Savory

Ingredients:

3 cups flour

1 egg yolk

½ cup of butter

¾ cup to 1 cup of warm milk

½ tsp salt

 

 

Preparation:

Empanada dough

1. Mix the flour and salt in a food processor, pulse until well combined.
2. Add the butter, blend well.
3. Add the egg yolk and the milk in small amounts, pulse until small dough clumps start to form.
4. Make a couple of balls, flatten into disks and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
5. On a lightly floured surface roll out the dough into a thin sheet and cut out round disc shapes for empanadas (use round molds or a small plate).
6. Use the empanada discs immediately or store in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to use.
7. Makes about 20 medium or 30 small empanadas.