Empanada Dough

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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour
Serves: Makes approximately 10 six-inch empanadas
== Ingredients ==
* 3 cups flour (plus a little more for kneading)
* 1 teaspoon salt
* ½ cup cold water
* 1 egg
* 1 egg white
* 1 teaspoon vinegar
* 3 tablespoons shortening 
== Directions ==
# In a bowl, beat the water, egg, egg white and vinegar together.
# Set aside.
# In a separate bowl, mix together the 3 cups of flour and salt.
# Cut the shortening into the flour mix with a pastry blender or two butter knives.
# Make a well in the center of the flour mix and pour the liquid ingredients from the first bowl into the center.
# Mix the wet and dry ingredients with a fork until it becomes stiff.
# Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
# Knead it just until all the flour is incorporated and the dough is smooth.
# Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, but never more than 24 hours.
== Notes ==
If you want to keep the dough longer than 24 hours, you can freeze it.
Category:Spanish Recipes
Category:Dough Recipes