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Spicy Sellou Empanadas
Crispy empanadas filled with sweet and spicy sellou, perfect as a snack or dessert.
⏱30 min🍽8 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●2 cups Sellou
- ●2 cups All-purpose flour
- ●1/4 cup Lard or vegetable shortening
- ●1/2 cup Water
- ●1 tsp Cinnamon
- ●1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper
- ●2 tbsp Brown sugar
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Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine flour, lard or shortening, and water. Mix until a dough forms.
- 2
Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 3
Divide the dough into 8-10 equal pieces.
- 4
Roll out each piece into a thin circle.
- 5
Place 1-2 tablespoons of sellou in the center of each circle.
- 6
Fold the dough over the fillings to form a triangle or square shape. Press edges to seal.
- 7
Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Fry empanadas until golden brown.
- 8
Drain on paper towels and serve warm.