Uruguayan Empanadas with a German Twist
A delicious twist on traditional empanadas, filled with crumbly cheese and a hint of German flavor.
Ingredients
- ●1 block (225g) uruguayan cheese
- ●2 cups all-purpose flour
- ●1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter
- ●2 eggs
- ●1/2 teaspoon salt
- ●1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- ●1/4 cup water
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Add in the cold butter and use a pastry blender or your fingers to work it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- 4
Gradually add in the water, stirring with a fork until the dough comes together in a ball.
- 5
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead a few times until smooth.
- 6
Divide the dough into 8-10 equal pieces.
- 7
Roll out each piece into a thin circle.
- 8
Place a tablespoon of uruguayan cheese in the center of each circle.
- 9
Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-circle and press the edges together to seal.
- 10
Brush the tops with a little bit of water and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.