Author Notes
This dessert empanada recipe uses figs for a delicious flavor. You can substitute the figs for many different kinds of fruit and feel free to experiment with this recipe. Check out the video recipe here: http://www.youtube.com... —MuyBueno
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Ingredients
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15-20
figs
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2 tablespoons
honey
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lemon zest from half a lemon
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3 cups
flour
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2 tablespoons
sugar
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1/2 teaspoon
salt
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2 teaspoons
baking powder
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1/2 cup
shortening
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2
eggs
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1/2 cup
milk
Directions
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Wedge figs and add honey and lemon zest and set aside.
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Make pastry by combining all dry ingredients and then cut in shortening and add egg and milk.
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Roll out pastry and fill with fig mixture.
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Place empanadas on a greased cookie sheet and brush with egg whites.
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Bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
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