My family Empanada
- 1 Dough
- 1 lb bread ( strong) flour
- 2 tsp quick yeast
- 10 oz milk (lukewarm)
- 2 egg yolks beaten
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 Filling
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 onion, chopped , white or red
- 4 vine or beefsteak tomatoes, about 8 oz
- 1 pinch salt and pepper
- 2 can tuna (200 gm) drained and flaked
- 1 can pineapple (450 gm) drained and diced
- 1 Topping
- 1 beaten egg
- Mix yolks into milk,
- Place flour in bowl, add a pinch of salt and yeast
- Pour in milk stirring constantly.
- Beat until dough leaves side of bowl, turn onto floured surface and knead until smooth.
- You can do steps 1 to 4 with an electric mixer or in a bread machine on the dough setting.
- Make into two equal balls.
- Place on a greased tray cover with oiled cling film.
- Put in a warm place to double in size.
- Meanwhile make the filling, skin de-seed and chop the tomatoes,
- Place oil in frying pan over medium heat, add onion and fry until transparent don't allow to colour.
- Add tomatoes and cook until softened.
- Add pineapple heat through.
- Add tuna, salt and pepper, stir gently ,allow to cool.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface into two sheets about 12"x 9", place one on a greased baking sheet.
- Heat oven to 200c (400f),190c fan ,
- Place filling on dough and spread out, leave a 1/2 inch border all round, moisten with water.
- Place second sheet on top , ensure edges meet, crimp edges together.
- Brush with beaten egg, snip small holes across top, brush with egg again.
- Place in oven, cook for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with mixed salad.
dough, bread, yeast, milk, egg yolks, salt, filling, olive oil, onion, beefsteak tomatoes, salt, tuna, pineapple, topping, egg
Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/356535-my-family-empanada (may not work)