Ingredients
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons lard
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1 cup whole milk
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1 egg, well beaten
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1 cup queso chanco (or Swiss cheese or Havarti), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Directions
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Sift 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.
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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Roll 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.
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Bake in preheated oven until golden-brown, about 20 minutes.
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Alternatively, 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.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 343 | Calories |
| 14g | Fat |
| 39g | Carbs |
| 15g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 343 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 14g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 8g | 38% |
| Cholesterol 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium 287mg | 12% |
| Total Carbohydrate 39g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 5% |
| Total Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 15g | 30% |
| Calcium 320mg | 25% |
| Iron 2mg | 13% |
| Potassium 126mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
