Empanada De Queso (Cheese Pastries) |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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Another wonderful appetizer from Latin American Cooking - Delisious!! Almost addictive. (1 hour chill time not in cook time) Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups flour |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon sugar |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
1/2 cup butter, cut into small pieces |
3 egg yolks |
1/3 cup milk |
2 egg whites |
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese |
1/2 teaspoon chili powder |
Directions:
1. Combine the flour with the salt, sugar and baking powder in a bowl.
2. Add the butter and cut into the flour with a pastry blender or 2 knives.
3. Beat the egg yolks lightly and combine with the milk.
4. Stir into the flour to form a soft dough.
5. Wrap in waxed paper and chill for 1 hour.
6. Beat the egg whites and fold in the grated cheese and chili powder.
7. Roll out the dough as thinly as possible on a floured board.
8. Cut the dough into 48 circles with a glass.
9. Place 1/3 tablespoon of the cheese mixture on half of the circles and cover with the remaining circles.
10. Moisten the edges with a little water and press together.
11. Arrange the pastries on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated 375f degree oven for 15 minutes.
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