Empanadas

• 500g All purpose flour
• 200g Butter
• 120ml Water
• 1 tsp Salt
• 500g Ground Beef
• 2 chopped Onion
• 4 Chopped Egg
• 100g Green Olives
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• To taste Salt
• To taste Pepper

Preparation

1. Make the Dough: Mix flour and salt in a large bowl.
2. Add butter, using your fingers to blend into a crumbly texture.
3. Gradually add water, mixing until a dough forms.
4. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
5. Prepare the Filling: Cook onions in a pan until translucent.
6. Add ground beef, cooking until browned.
7. Stir in spices, then remove from heat.
8. Once cooled, mix in eggs and olives.
9. Assemble: Roll out the dough and cut into circles.
10. Place a spoonful of filling in each, fold over, and seal the edges.
11. Cook: Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20-25 minutes, or until golden.
12. Pro Tips:
13. For a flakier crust, incorporate a tablespoon of vinegar into the dough mixture.
14. This helps prevent gluten formation.
15. Seal the edges of the empanadas with a fork to ensure they do not open during baking or frying.