Empanadas Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Sift together flour, sugar, baking pwdr and salt.
2. 2
   Cut the shortening into the flour as though you were making a pie crust by working it in with your fingertips till the mix resembles coarse crumbs.
3. 3
   Sprinkle dough with just sufficient ice water so which it will just hold together.
4. 4
   Knead together briefly and allow to rest, covered about 10 min.
5. 5
   Roll dough out on a lightly floured board to circles about 3-4 inches in diameter.
6. 6
   Place a spoonful of empanada filling of your choice on one side of the circle.
7. 7
   Moisten the edges of the circle with a small amount of water and fold the dough over the filling to make a half circle.
8. 8
   Press the edges together to seal.
9. 9
   Bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 min.