Brazilian recipe
Easy Brazilian Mayonnaise Pie (Empadão)
Discover how to make a delicious and practical homemade Brazilian pie with a tender mayonnaise-based crust. It's a versatile, beginner-friendly recipe perfect for any occasion.
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Ingredients
1 kg wheat flour
500 ml mayonnaise
Filling of your choice (e.g., shredded chicken, minced beef, or vegetables)
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for brushing)
500 ml mayonnaise
Filling of your choice (e.g., shredded chicken, minced beef, or vegetables)
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for brushing)
Where to find ingredients
You can find all these ingredients in any major Ghanaian supermarket or local market. Wheat flour and vegetable oil are staple pantry items available everywhere. For mayonnaise, any high-quality standard mayonnaise from the condiments aisle works perfectly for the dough. Fresh eggs are readily available at local markets, grocery stores, or from street-side sellers. For the fillings, visit your local butchery or fishmonger for fresh meat, and check the vegetable stalls in any local market for seasonal produce.
Preparation method
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise with the wheat flour
- Gradually incorporate the remaining flour, using your hands to mix until you have a smooth, non-sticky dough
- The final dough should have a slightly crumbly, tender texture
- Press half of the dough into a baking tin, ensuring the bottom and sides are evenly covered
- Spread your chosen filling generously over the dough base
- Cover the filling with the remaining dough, smoothing the top to create an even layer
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and vegetable oil
- Brush this egg wash over the surface of the pie for a beautiful golden finish
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 30 to 40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and fully cooked
Observations
The Brazilian mayonnaise-based Empadão is a beloved comfort food, celebrated for its incredible simplicity and melt-in-your-mouth texture. By using mayonnaise in the dough, you get a uniquely light and flaky result that is remarkably easy to assemble, even for those new to the kitchen.
Whether you need a quick lunch, a special dinner, or a hearty snack, this pie offers complete freedom with your choice of fillings. You can easily adapt it to your preferences, from shredded chicken to minced beef or a mixed vegetable medley. Its sheer convenience makes it a fantastic staple for busy weeknights.
Whether you need a quick lunch, a special dinner, or a hearty snack, this pie offers complete freedom with your choice of fillings. You can easily adapt it to your preferences, from shredded chicken to minced beef or a mixed vegetable medley. Its sheer convenience makes it a fantastic staple for busy weeknights.
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