How to make empanada dough for frying - Laylita's Recipes

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tablespoon of sugar – optional (if you want a hint of sweetness in the dough)
• 1 stick of butter (1 stick = 4 oz)
• ¼ cup or 4 tablespoons of orange juice
• ~2/3 cup sparkling water or still water (add more if needed)
• Your choice of fillings
• Oil for frying