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Empanadas Fritas de Queso

Empanadas Fritas de Queso

68 min · Serves 4 · By TheMealDB Import

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  • Vegetarian
  • Healthy

Vegetarian

Adapted from allrecipes.com

Ingredients

For 4 servings

  • 3 CupsAll purpose flour
  • 1 tspBaking Powder
  • ½ tspSalt
  • 2 tablespoonsLard
  • 1 cupMilk
  • 1 beatenEgg
  • 1 cupSwiss Cheese

Method

Prep 16 min · Cook 52 min

  1. 1Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into a large mixing bowl. Combine the lard and milk in a saucepan, and heat until the milk is hot. Pour the hot milk into the flour mixture, and stir until a dough forms. Turn out onto a floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic. Cover, and allow to rest for 15 minutes.
  2. 2Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. 3Roll the dough out on a floured surface 1/4-inch thick. Cut into 4-inch rounds. Brush the outer edges of each circle with beaten egg, and fill with a small mound of cheese. Fold each circle in half to form a half-moon; press the edges with your fingers or a fork to seal. Place the empanadas onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Brush the tops with remaining egg.
  4. 4Bake in preheated oven until golden-brown, about 20 minutes.
  5. 5Alternatively, the empanadas may be deep fried in 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oil. If deep frying, do not brush the outsides of the empanadas with egg. Drain on paper towels.