Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 500 grams
- Water: 250 ml
- Active dry yeast: 1 packet (7 grams)
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Vegetable oil: 3 tablespoons
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 30 minutes
- Cooking: 20 minutes
- Total: 50 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar. Make a well in the center and add yeast and water. Mix well until a shaggy dough forms.
- Add vegetable oil and knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Cover the bowl with a cloth and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and knead it briefly to release the air bubbles.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to make empanada crusts or cut out circles using a cookie cutter.
- Fill the empanadas with your desired filling and seal the edges.
- Fry the empanadas in a preheated pan with some oil until golden brown on both sides or bake in a preheated oven until cooked through.
Nutritional Information:
(Per serving, assuming the filling is not included)
Calories: Approx. 300 calories
Fat: Approx. 8 grams
Carbohydrates: Approx. 45 grams
Protein: Approx. 7 grams
Fiber: Approx. 2 grams (Based on nutritional information of ingredients used)
Dish Characteristics:
- Crispy and flavorful crust
- Easy to customize with different fillings
- A traditional Latin American dish that is enjoyed as a snack or meal
User Comments:
- "The dough was easy to make and the crust was very crispy."
- "I loved the flavor of the dough, it paired well with the spicy chicken filling."
- "This is a great dish to make with friends, everyone can help assemble the empanadas."
- "The dough rose beautifully and was very easy to work with."
- "I've never made empanadas before, but this recipe made it simple and delicious."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use warm water when combining with yeast for best results.
- Keep the dough in a warm place to rise properly.
- Handle the dough gently to avoid toughening it while rolling out or cutting circles.
- Use a non-stick pan or spray the pan with cooking spray to prevent the empanadas from sticking while frying.
