sift into bowl: 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt
Cut in:
Add:
Stir into a ball, like pie crust. Roll out thin and cut in 4 inch rounds. Place a spoonful of filling on 1/2, fold over, moisten edges and press firmly to seal. Deep fry or bake 15-20 minutes at 400 degrees.
Chicken: Pieces of cooked chicken, cut small. Canned peas. Celery and onion, chopped and fried in olive oil, black olives, salt and pepper, spices desired.
Beef: Ground beef, browned or shredded cooked beef. Raisins (o.k. without, but not authentic). Celery and onions, chopped and fried in olive oil. Salt and pepper; chili powder if desired (good but not authentic).
If you take the empanadas, top with beaten egg yolk to brown. Can serve with hot sauce.
