Empanadas de viento (Fried cheese empanadas) - Laylita's Recipes

Ingredients

• 15 medium size or 25 small empanada discs - can use homemade dough (recipe below or store bought empanada discs.)
• 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 (4 oz, cut in 8 pieces)
• ¼ cup or 4 tablespoons of orange juice
• ~2/3 cup sparkling water or still water (add more if needed)
• ~2 ½ cups grated cheese
• 1 cup finely chopped white onion (optional)
• ½ cup sugar for sprinkling
• Oil for frying