Baked Empanada

Directions

1. 1
   Sift flour, salt and sugar in a bowl.
2. 2
   Cut in margarine using a pastry blender or dough cutter.
3. 3
   Add water and one egg. Blend until smooth.
4. 4
   Form into a ball and knead for a few minutes. Roll out on a floured board until you reach the desired thickness. Cut into rounds or squares and place a spoonful of filling (see below) in the middle.
5. 5
   Fold pastry and seal with the tine of a fork. Using the fork, prick the empanada twice on top.
6. 6
   Brush the tops with the egg yolk and milk mixture.
7. 7
   Place on a greased pan with oil and dusted with flour (or use a teflon baking pan) and bake for 30-45 minutes at 325° or until golden brown.