Empanada De Queso Cheese Pastries
Another wonderful appetizer from latin american cooking - delisious!! Almost addictive. (1 hour chill time not in cook time)
Steps
Combine the flour with the salt , sugar and baking powder in a bowl.
Add the butter and cut into the flour with a pastry blender or 2 knives.
Beat the egg yolks lightly and combine with the milk.
Stir into the flour to form a soft dough.
Wrap in waxed paper and chill for 1 hour.
Beat the egg whites and fold in the grated cheese and chili powder.
Roll out the dough as thinly as possible on a floured board.
Cut the dough into 48 circles with a glass.
Place 1 / 3 tablespoon of the cheese mixture on half of the circles and cover with the remaining circles.
Moisten the edges with a little water and press together.
Arrange the pastries on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated 375f degree oven for 15 minutes.
Ingredients
flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, butter, egg yolks, milk, egg whites, cheddar cheese, chili powder