Empanadas Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 (1/4-oz) envelope dry yeast
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1 (15-oz) can unsweetened pumpkin
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Directions:

  1. Stir together flour, 3/4 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in bowl of heavy-duty mixer. Add yeast and next 3 ingredients; beat at low speed with mixer, using dough hook attachment, 1 minute. Increase speed to medium, and beat 1 more minute. Cover dough with wax papper, and let stand 30 minutes.
  2. Stir together pumpkin, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  3. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 12 equal portions, and shape into balls. Roll or flatten balls into 6-inch circles. Spoon 1 1/2 tablespoons pumpkin mixture onto half of each pastry circle. Moisten edges with water; fold dough over pumpkin mixture, pressing edges to seal. Crimp edges of dough with a fork. Place on lightly greased baking sheets. Cover and let stand in a warm place (85º), free from drafts, 15 minutes.
  4. Bake at 375º for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown.
  5. Cool on baking sheets on wire racks.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2570.06 Kcal (10760 kJ)
Calories from fat 521.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 57.93g 89%
Sodium 1192.39mg 50%
Potassium 855.98mg 18%
Total Carbs 455.4g 152%
Sugars 104.95g 420%
Dietary Fiber 23.13g 93%
Protein 55.53g 111%
Vitamin C 2.7mg 5%
Iron 5.5mg 31%
Calcium 138.8mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 307 Kcal (1285 kJ)
Calories from fat 62.28 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.92g 89%
Sodium 142.43mg 50%
Potassium 102.25mg 18%
Total Carbs 54.4g 152%
Sugars 12.54g 420%
Dietary Fiber 2.76g 93%
Protein 6.63g 111%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 5%
Iron 0.7mg 31%
Calcium 16.6mg 14%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 55.4
    Points
  • 68
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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