Difference between revisions of "Dinners/Easy Empanadas"

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=Directions=
 
=Directions=
 
== Step 1 ==
 
== Step 1 ==
For dressing, in a glass bowl whisk together vinegar, sugar, the 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and black pepper until sugar is dissolved. Let dressing stand while preparing salad.
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Heat oven to 400.  Pulse dry ingredients and butter in a food processor for 2 minutes, until combined.
 
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== Step 2 ==
 
== Step 2 ==
For salad, cut corn kernels from cobs. In a large bowl toss corn and remaining ingredients except sea salt and arugula leaves.
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Slowly add milk through the feed tube, mix until dough forms a ball.  If dough is sticky, add more cornmeal.  
 
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== Step 3 ==
 
== Step 3 ==
To serve, transfer salad to large serving bowl. Season with the 1/2 tsp. sea salt. Add the dressing; gently thread in arugula leaves. Serve immediately. (Cucumbers and tomatoes will begin to break down.) Makes 8 servings
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Place half the dough on a well floured surface.  Roll out to 1/8 inch thick. Cut into 3 or 4 inch circles.
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== Step 4 ==
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In a small bowl, stir together the salsa and cheese.  Place 1 tsp of the mixture in the center of every circle. Fold the circles in half and seal first with fingers than with fork tines.
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== Step 5 ==
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Place the empanadas on an ungreased baking sheet and cook 12 minutes, until golden brown.  Repeat untill all dough is used.

Revision as of 22:08, 30 June 2012

Makes: 30

Active Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

From: Family Fun?

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups flour

1 cup cornmeal

1 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1 tsp sugar

1/3 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup milk

1 cup salsa, strained

1/2 cup shredded cheese

Directions

Step 1

Heat oven to 400. Pulse dry ingredients and butter in a food processor for 2 minutes, until combined.

Step 2

Slowly add milk through the feed tube, mix until dough forms a ball. If dough is sticky, add more cornmeal.

Step 3

Place half the dough on a well floured surface. Roll out to 1/8 inch thick. Cut into 3 or 4 inch circles.

Step 4

In a small bowl, stir together the salsa and cheese. Place 1 tsp of the mixture in the center of every circle. Fold the circles in half and seal first with fingers than with fork tines.

Step 5

Place the empanadas on an ungreased baking sheet and cook 12 minutes, until golden brown. Repeat untill all dough is used.