Brazilian recipe
Homemade Mayonnaise Empadão: Quick and Easy
Learn how to make a delicious and practical homemade empadão with a tender mayonnaise dough. A versatile filling for any occasion, ideal for kitchen beginners.
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Ingredients
1 kg all-purpose flour
500 ml mayonnaise
Filling of your choice (suggestion: shredded chicken, ground beef, vegetables)
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon oil (for brushing)
500 ml mayonnaise
Filling of your choice (suggestion: shredded chicken, ground beef, vegetables)
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon oil (for brushing)
Where to find ingredients
All-purpose flour and mayonnaise are standard pantry staples and widely available in the flour and condiments sections of most supermarkets.
Egg yolks and cooking oil can be found in the dairy/refrigerated section and cooking oils aisle, respectively, in any supermarket.
For the filling, common ingredients like chicken, ground beef, or vegetables are available at the meat and produce sections of supermarkets. Specialty ingredients for a Brazilian-style filling, if needed, might be found in Latin or international food aisles of larger supermarkets or in dedicated Latin or Brazilian grocery stores.
Egg yolks and cooking oil can be found in the dairy/refrigerated section and cooking oils aisle, respectively, in any supermarket.
For the filling, common ingredients like chicken, ground beef, or vegetables are available at the meat and produce sections of supermarkets. Specialty ingredients for a Brazilian-style filling, if needed, might be found in Latin or international food aisles of larger supermarkets or in dedicated Latin or Brazilian grocery stores.
Preparation method
- In a large bowl, mix the mayonnaise with the all-purpose flour
- Gradually incorporate the remaining flour, mixing with your hands until a homogeneous dough that does not stick is formed
- The dough should have a slightly crumbly texture
- Line a baking dish with half of the prepared dough, covering the bottom and sides well
- Add your chosen filling over the dough base
- Cover the filling with the other half of the dough, spreading it evenly
- In a small container, mix the egg yolk with the oil
- Brush this mixture over the entire surface of the empadão
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for approximately 30 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown and the dough is completely cooked
Observations
Homemade mayonnaise empadão is a comforting and very popular dish in Brazil, known for its simplicity and irresistible flavor. This version stands out with its dough made from mayonnaise, which gives it lightness and a melt-in-your-mouth texture, being extremely easy to prepare.
Ideal for a quick lunch, a special dinner, or a hearty snack, this empadão allows freedom in choosing the filling, adapting to any preference, whether it's chicken, meat, vegetables, or even a mix. Its practicality is one of its biggest attractions, making it an excellent option for everyday meals.
Ideal for a quick lunch, a special dinner, or a hearty snack, this empadão allows freedom in choosing the filling, adapting to any preference, whether it's chicken, meat, vegetables, or even a mix. Its practicality is one of its biggest attractions, making it an excellent option for everyday meals.
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