Cheese Empanadas

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.

Step 3

Using a pastry cutter, cut the shortening into the bowl of dry ingredients. You’ll want to continue cutting until the mixture looks crumbly and well-combined.

Step 4

Add egg and chicken stock and mix thoroughly.

Step 5

Pour the dough mixture onto a clean working surface, lightly floured, and knead until a doughball forms.

Step 6

Wrap the dough in plastic and chill in the refrigerator for a half hour.

Step 7

Mix cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese in a small bowl and set aside.

Step 8

Remove the chilled dough from the fridge and spread flour evenly on a working surface. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough so that it’s about ¼ of an inch thick.

Step 9

Use a circular cookie cutter, about 3-4 inches in diameter and cut 12-15 circles out of your dough.

Step 10

Place the dough cut-outs on a lined baking sheet. Fill each one with cheese mixture, right in the center. Fold over and seal using a fork.

Step 11

Bake for 20-25 minutes