Brazilian recipe
Simple homemade pastry with crunchy dough (Empanada)
Learn how to make a delicious and practical Brazilian-style empanada. Featuring tender dough and a succulent heart of palm filling, it's perfect for any occasion.
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Ingredients
100g of butter or margarine
½ cup of chopped fresh herbs (cheiro-verde)
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 jar of chopped heart of palm (palmito)
1 tomato, seeded and chopped
1 egg yolk for brushing
3 tablespoons of olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 cups of all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon of salt dissolved in 1 cup of warm water
1 cup of pitted Portuguese olives
½ tablespoon of oregano
½ cup of chopped fresh herbs (cheiro-verde)
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 jar of chopped heart of palm (palmito)
1 tomato, seeded and chopped
1 egg yolk for brushing
3 tablespoons of olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 cups of all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon of salt dissolved in 1 cup of warm water
1 cup of pitted Portuguese olives
½ tablespoon of oregano
Where to find ingredients
You can find these ingredients at any local supermarket or neighborhood grocery store. Heart of palm, olives, and fresh herbs are typically located in the canned goods and produce sections.
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 surface dusted with flour 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, heart of palm, salt, pepper, fresh herbs, 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 they reach 2mm in thickness.
- Cut circles of dough using a cutter or the rim of a large glass.
- Distribute the filling in the center, fold the dough over, and seal the edges by pressing with your fingers.
- Place them 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 incredible versatility. This version features a dough that melts in your mouth and a heart of palm filling that is simple to prepare. You can 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 it stays crunchy and prevents it from opening in the oven.
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