Banana Empanadas Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup raisins
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup shortening
2 tbsp plain yogurt
1/2 cup cold water
4 large ripe bananas, coarsely chopped
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon , or to taste
1 tbsp cold water
1 egg white

Directions:

Soak raisins in hot water for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
In a large bowl, mix together the flour and salt. Mix in shortening using a fork, until the entire mixture is in pea-sized pellets. Stir in yogurt, and just enough of the 1/2 cup of cold water to hold it together in a dough.
Roll out dough to a square 1/8 inch in thickness. Use a knife to cut into four 8x8 inch squares. Don't worry if they aren't perfect. Drain the raisins, and mix with the cinnamon and chopped bananas. Spoon some of the banana mixture onto half of each square, leaving at least 1/2 inch of dough exposed at the edge to seal the edges. Fold the dough over the fruit, and pinch the edges together. Make sure that they are secure. I like to roll the excess dough up around the edges and then pinch it until it's thin again. You'll want to have about a 1/2 inch closure in the end. You can trim the edges a bit to make them more aesthetically pleasing. Place empanadas on a baking sheet. Whisk together 1 tablespoon of cold water and egg white; brush over the tops.
Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	785.49 Kcal (3289 kJ)
Calories from fat	356 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	39.56g	61%
Cholesterol	1mg	0%
Sodium	314.41mg	13%
Potassium	682.34mg	15%
Total Carbs	99.43g	33%
Sugars	16.79g	67%
Dietary Fiber	7.32g	29%
Protein	10.63g	21%
Vitamin C	12.8mg	21%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	38mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	250.81 Kcal (1050 kJ)
Calories from fat	113.67 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.63g	61%
Cholesterol	0.32mg	0%
Sodium	100.39mg	13%
Potassium	217.87mg	15%
Total Carbs	31.75g	33%
Sugars	5.36g	67%
Dietary Fiber	2.34g	29%
Protein	3.39g	21%
Vitamin C	4.1mg	21%
Iron	0.4mg	6%
Calcium	12.1mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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