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Pork Empanadas
 
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Prep Time: 35 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 55 Minutes
Servings: 4
This recipe can also be made with shredded beef or chicken. This recipe is from Mark Bittman's cookbook The Best Recipes in the World .
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup masa harina
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup lard
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups cooked pork, shredded
1/2 cup milk
Directions:
1. In a large bowl or food processor combine flour, masa harina, baking and baking powder. Cut in lard and a slowly add in the water.
2. Knead dough on lightly floured surface until smooth. Shape into 12 balls and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
3. Preheat oven to 450°F Roll out each ball of dough into a 6 inch circle. Drop about 2 tablespoons of pork in the center of each circle.
4. Fold the circles and seal the dough using a fork or pastry tool. Brush with milk. Bake for about 20 minutes or untill golden brown.
By RecipeOfHealth.com