Josefina's Pumpkin Empanaditas Recipe

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Josefina's Pumpkin Empanaditas
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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp clove
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 6 tbsp lard
  • 5 tbsp cold water
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp clove
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp water

Directions:

  1. Pastry: Measure flour, baking powder, salt, spices, and sugar into medium mixing bowl. Stir. Cut lard into 12 pieces and drop into flour mixture. Cut lard in with a pastry blender until crumbly. Pour in water and mix with a fork until dough begins to form a ball. Mold dough into a smooth ball with hands, adding a sprinkle of water if needed. Wrap in waxed paper and chill 1 hour.
  2. Filling: Melt butter in saucepan over low heat. Add sugar, spices, and pumpkin and stir until smooth. Stir over low heat 10 to 15 minutes, until mixture thickens. Pour into a bowl and let cool to room temperature. Then chill, uncovered, in refrigerator until completely cold.
  3. Egg Wash: Crack egg into a small bowl. Beat with whisk and stir in water. Set aside.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°F Divide dough in half and pat into 2 balls. Rewrap and refrigerate 1 ball. Flatten other ball with hand, then roll disk to 1/4 inch thick on lightly floured surface. Cut 4 inch circles with cookie cutter; reroll and cut scraps.
  5. Use pastry brush to paint egg wash around the edge of each circle. Put about 1 tablespoon filling in center of each circle, and fold in half over filling. Press edges with fingers, then crimp with floured tines of a fork. Place empanaditas 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Repeat with other half of dough and filling.
  6. Brush tops of empanaditas with egg wash and prick center of each with fork to form steam vents. Bake 15 to 20 mintues, or until lightly browned. Remove from oven and sprinkle with a bit of sugar while still hot. Allow to cool for several minutes before serving; filling will remain very hot.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 828.41 Kcal (3468 kJ)
Calories from fat 347.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38.56g 59%
Cholesterol 66.79mg 22%
Sodium 1984.24mg 83%
Potassium 329.96mg 7%
Total Carbs 111.06g 37%
Sugars 34.04g 136%
Dietary Fiber 8.82g 35%
Protein 10.97g 22%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Iron 5.4mg 30%
Calcium 320.4mg 32%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 305.26 Kcal (1278 kJ)
Calories from fat 127.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.21g 59%
Cholesterol 24.61mg 22%
Sodium 731.18mg 83%
Potassium 121.59mg 7%
Total Carbs 40.92g 37%
Sugars 12.55g 136%
Dietary Fiber 3.25g 35%
Protein 4.04g 22%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Iron 2mg 30%
Calcium 118.1mg 32%

* 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

  • 19
    Points
  • 22
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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