Empanadas

Directions

1. 1
   Place flour on a board and gradually work in butter (reserving 1 tablespoon), egg yolks, salt and baking powder using water enough to produce a firm, but not sticky, dough.
2. 2
   Shape dough into a ball. Cover with a cloth and allow to stand for 10 minutes.
3. 3
   Roll out thin; spread with some of the reserved butter.
4. 4
   Fold like a handkerchief and allow to stand another 10 minutes.
5. 5
   Repeat this procedure once more.
6. 6
   Roll out thin, cut into 30-inch rounds and place a little ham, chicken or jam on one half of each round. Moisten edges, fold over top half and press edges firmly together. Fry in deep oil.