Empanada Dough

Create irresistible homemade empanadas with this versatile and buttery empanada dough recipe! Crafted with simple, pantry-friendly ingredients like all-purpose flour, cold butter, and a hint of white vinegar, this dough delivers the perfect balance of tenderness and structure. The addition of an egg yolk ensures a rich, golden hue and a pliable texture that's easy to work with. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep, this dough rests in the fridge to achieve optimal chill for a flawless roll-out. Perfect for baking or frying, it can be customized to any thickness and size to accommodate your favorite savory or sweet fillings. Whether you're planning a savory beef empanada feast or sweet dessert empanadas, this foolproof dough is your ticket to perfectly flaky pastry every time.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 375 grams All-purpose flour
• 170 grams Unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 large Egg yolk
• 120 milliliters Cold water
• 1 teaspoon White vinegar

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar to combine evenly.

Step 2

Cut the cold butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to incorporate the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, cold water, and white vinegar.

Step 4

Slowly pour the liquid mixture into the flour and butter mixture, stirring with a fork or your hands until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Turn the dough out onto a clean surface and knead gently just until it forms a smooth ball. Flatten the dough slightly into a disc shape.

Step 6

Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow it to rest and chill.

Step 7

Once chilled, roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness, about 1/8 inch for empanadas.

Step 8

Cut out circles of dough using a round cutter (approximately 4-6 inches in diameter) depending on your filling and empanada size preference.

Step 9

The dough is now ready to be filled with your choice of filling, folded, and baked or fried as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	697.3 grams (697.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2676

Total Fat 153.90g	197%
Saturated Fat 87.20g	436%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 561mg	187%
Sodium 2403mg	104%
Total Carbohydrate 291.00g	106%
Dietary Fiber 10.20g	36%
Total Sugars 5.60g
Protein 42.60g	85%

Vitamin D 18IU	91%
Calcium 115mg	9%
Iron 18mg	99%
Potassium 461mg	10%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.9%

Protein: 6.3%

Carbs: 42.8%