Bolivian Cheese Empanadas

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:59:00 GMT

Step 1

Make a well with the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder.

Step 2

Add the shortening and egg, mix well.

Step 3

Add the water a little bit at a time until you have a soft dough. Knead for about 5 minutes, covered with a dampen cloth and let it rest for 1 hour.

Step 4

Make a rope with the dough and divide it into 12 pieces. Make little balls, cover with a damped cloth, and let them rest for 15 minutes.

Step 5

Roll the dough into an oval on a floured surface, add 1 to 2 Tablespoons of cheese (usually these empanadas don’t have much cheese. If they have too much, they don´t puff as much).

Step 6

Seal empanadas, they'll look like half-moons. With your fingers, press the edges. Now, there are two ways to seal them: you can use a fork (but it doesn't look as nice) or you can seal them like the picture above (it´s very important to seal the edges very well, because the empanadas will open while frying and you'll have cheese everywhere).

Step 7

Heat the oil to medium heat, and fry the empanadas. About 1 minute per side. Drain on paper towels. If desired, sprinkle powder sugar before serving.

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