Brazilian recipe
Easy homemade pastry with crispy dough (Empanada)
Discover how to prepare a delicious and practical Brazilian-style empanada. Featuring a soft dough and a juicy heart-of-palm filling, it is perfect for any occasion.
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Ingredients
100g butter or margarine
½ cup chopped parsley and scallions
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 jar of chopped hearts of palm
1 seedless chopped tomato
1 egg yolk for brushing
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 chopped onion
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt dissolved in 1 cup warm water
1 cup pitted Portuguese-style olives
½ tablespoon oregano
½ cup chopped parsley and scallions
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 jar of chopped hearts of palm
1 seedless chopped tomato
1 egg yolk for brushing
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 chopped onion
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt dissolved in 1 cup warm water
1 cup pitted Portuguese-style olives
½ tablespoon oregano
Where to find ingredients
You can find all these ingredients at local grocery stores and markets. Look for hearts of palm and olives in the canned goods aisle, and fresh produce in the vegetable section.
Preparation method
- Mix the flour, butter, and salted water gradually in a medium bowl
- Work the mixture with your hands until you obtain a uniform dough that no longer sticks to your fingers
- Knead the dough on a floured surface until it is smooth and homogeneous
- Cover the dough and let it rest for 10 minutes to make it easier to roll out
- Heat the olive oil in a pan and sauté the onion for 2 minutes over high heat
- Add the tomato, hearts of palm, salt, pepper, parsley and scallions, oregano, and olives
- Cook the filling for 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring well, then turn off the heat
- Let the filling cool completely before assembling the empanadas
- Roll out portions of the dough with a rolling pin until 2mm thick
- Cut circles of dough using a cutter or the rim of a large glass
- Place the filling in the center, fold the dough, and seal the edges by pressing with your fingers
- Arrange on a baking sheet, brush with the egg yolk, and bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 25 minutes
Observations
The empanada is a classic that has won over Brazilian tables due to its versatility. This version features a melt-in-your-mouth dough and a heart-of-palm filling that is simple to prepare. You can easily vary the flavor by using chicken, beef, or tuna instead. The secret is to let the filling cool down completely before sealing the dough to ensure crispiness and prevent it from opening in the oven.
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