Pumpkin Empanadas

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'To make the dough: Whisk flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder together in a large bowl. Cut shortening into flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add just enough water for dough to hold together; do not overmix. Knead dough a few times in the bowl.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Transfer dough out onto a floured surface. Cut dough in quarters, then cut each quarter into thirds to make 12 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball. Cover with a cloth and allow to rest while you make filling.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'To make the filling: Mix pumpkin, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, salt, ginger, and cloves together in a large bowl until smooth.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Roll each dough ball out on a floured surface into a thin, 6-inch circle. Spoon about 1/3 cup filling into the center of each dough circle. Fold dough over filling to make a half-moon-shaped pie, then crimp the edges together with a fork. Place onto the prepared baking sheets. Brush the tops with beaten egg.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until the filling is hot and crusts are golden brown, about 20 minutes.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (12 servings total)