Empanada(meat pastry)Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

Filling:

1 lb. ground beef or chicken

1/2 cup raisins(optional)

1/2 cup green peas

1 small yellow onion, minced

1/2 cup beef broth

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 teaspoon granulated white sugar

2 tablespoons cooking oil

Dough:

3 cups All purpose flour

1 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into 8 parts

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons granulated white sugar

6 tablespoons ice cold water

3 cups cooking oil (for frying)

Preparation:

1. Flatten the dough ball by gently pressing the center with your hand against a clean flour-dusted flat surface. Use a rolling pin to

2. spread the dough and make a flat circle about 4 to 5 inches in diameter.

3.Place about 4 to 5 tablespoons of filling in the middle of the dough. Lock the edges by folding on the edges.

3. Heat about 2 to 3 cups of oil in a cooking pot. Deep fry the empanadas for about 3 to 5 minutes or until the color turns golden brown.