Empanadas

Empanadas

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Sweet or savory baked (sometimes fried) stuffed pastries are beloved throughout Latin America. This recipe makes three cheese-filled empanadas that are more sweet than savory.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tbsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • ¾ tsp. salt
  • ¼ cup shortening
  • ¼ cup very cold water
  • ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 egg
  • ¾ cup raisins
  • ¼ tsp. lemon juice or grated lemon peel
  • sugar for sprinkling

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