Pork Empanadas

8 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup masa harina
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup lard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 cups cooked pork, shredded
  • 1/2 cup milk

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large bowl or food processor combine flour, masa harina, baking and baking powder. Cut in lard and a slowly add in the water.
  2. 2
    Knead dough on lightly floured surface until smooth. Shape into 12 balls and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  3. 3
    Preheat oven to 450°F Roll out each ball of dough into a 6 inch circle. Drop about 2 tablespoons of pork in the center of each circle.
  4. 4
    Fold the circles and seal the dough using a fork or pastry tool. Brush with milk. Bake for about 20 minutes or untill golden brown.

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