Ham & Cheese Empanadas

Directions

1. 1
   For the dough: Combine flour & butter in a large bowl.
2. 2
   Using a pastry blender or a fork, mix until the butter is evenly distributed among the flour.
3. 3
   Dissolve the salt & sugar in the water & stir into the flour mix.
4. 4
   On a lightly floured surface, lightly knead dough until it forms a ball, adding more water or flour if needed.
5. 5
   Cover the bowl with lid or plastic wrap & refrigerate 1 hour.
6. 6
   Roll dough out on a floured surface about 1/8 inch thick.
7. 7
   With a circle cookie cutter, cut out a 4-inch circle.
8. 8
   Continue until you have used all of the dough.
9. 9
   For filling: Put parsley, ham, breadcrumbs, cheese, sour cream, egg & pepper into a large bowl.
10. 10
    Mix well.
11. 11
    Put dough circles on a greased pan.
12. 12
    Put 2 Tbsp. of filling in center of each circle.
13. 13
    Fold dough circles in half, press & seal with a fork.
14. 14
    For egg wash: beat egg & add about 1 Tbsp water.
15. 15
    Brush egg wash on top of each empanada.
16. 16
    Bake at 375 degrees for 20 - 25 minutes, or until golden brown.