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Venezuelan Empanadas
A crispy pastry filled with a delicious, cheesy filling. A classic Venezuelan snack.
⏱30 min🍽8 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●2 cups flourall-purpose flour
- ●1 cup aeratedaerated flour for extra flakiness
- ●1 cup waterwarm water
- ●1 cup cheesegrated queso venezolano
- ●2 eggsbeaten eggs for egg wash
- ●1 tsp saltto taste
- ●1 tsp oilfor brushing pastry
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Instructions
- 1
Combine flour, aerated flour, and salt in a bowl. Mix well.
- 2
Gradually add water and mix until dough forms.
- 3
Knead dough for 10 minutes until smooth.
- 4
Divide dough into 8 equal pieces.
- 5
Roll out each piece into a thin circle.
- 6
Place 1/4 cup of cheese in center of each circle.
- 7
Fold dough in half and press edges to seal.
- 8
Brush tops with beaten eggs and brush with oil.
- 9
Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook empanadas until golden brown.
- 10
Serve warm and enjoy!