Flaky Empanada Dough Recipe With Just 5 Ingredients

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This empanada dough is flaky and comes together with just 5 ingredients. Learn the step-by-step process for perfecting empanada dough for a Latin-Inspired appetizer or meal.

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Mix flour and salt and then add butter.

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Cut butter into the flour mixture until the dough is crumbly.

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Stir in egg yolk. Add water and stir everything together with a wooden spoon or a spatula.

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Once the dough starts to come together, take over with your hands and knead until you have a smooth ball, adding 1-2 tablespoons more water if the dough is tough or dry.

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Let the dough rest for 15 minutes and then section into 14 pieces. Then, shape into balls.

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On a lightly floured surface, flatten one by one and use a rolling pin to roll them into a circle.

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Place 2 tablespoons of filling into the middle of the circle. Wet along the edges, fold and seal, removing air.

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Curl (repulgue technique) the seam with your fingers or crimp with a fork.

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Brush tops with egg yolk and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

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