4 c. flour
1/2 lb. melted shortening
1/3 c. ice water
Salt to taste
1/2 tsp. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. baking powder

Sift flour, baking powder and sugar, add melted shortening and work with hands to mix. Add egg and water with salt and knead on floured board to a smooth dough. Let it rest for 15 minutes.

FILLING:

1 hard boiled egg, cut in slices
1/4 lb. grated cheese
2 white onions, chopped
2 tbsp. raisins

Fry onions until golden brown, add other ingredients and mix well. Divide dough into 12 little balls and roll out very thin on a floured board. Make circles even and in center of each put 2 tablespoons of filling, fold over and seal edges well. Fry in hot fat, spooning the fat over the empanada to brown well. While hot sprinkle with a little sugar, serve hot.