Masa Fácil Para Empanadas (Easy Empanada Dough) Recipe

Masa Fácil Para Empanadas (Easy Empanada Dough) Recipe

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1 egg yolk
  1. Mix flour and salt together in a large bowl. Cut in shortening using 2 forks until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Mix in cold water and egg yolk with a fork until dough comes together.
  2. Dust a flat work surface with flour. Divide dough into 12 equal pieces and roll each piece into a 4 1/2-inch circle with a rolling pin.