How do I bake ethereal edamame empanadas?

Discover the joy of baking our 'Ethereal Edamame Empanadas' recipe! Freshly baked, these heavenly delights will melt in your mouth.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I bake Ethereal Edamame Empanadas. Items include: all-purpose flour salt baking powder chilled butter ice water olive oil cooked edamame finely chopped onion minced garlic cloves

all-purpose flour 2 cups
salt 1 teaspoon
baking powder 1/4 teaspoon
chilled butter 1/3 cup
ice water 1/2 cup
olive oil 1 tablespoon
cooked edamame 1 cup
finely chopped onion 1/2 cup
minced garlic cloves 2

Take note
Before we dive in, let's cover a few important pointers. Remember to stay alert and focused while handling hot items in the kitchen. Keep curious pets and little ones at a safe distance, as these empanadas are known to disappear quickly. And most importantly, have fun! Baking is all about enjoying the process and savoring the end result.

1

A Dough That Defies Gravity

First, let's prepare our magical dough that will give our empanadas their ethereal texture. In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder. Mix them together, then add 1/3 cup of chilled butter and 1/2 cup of ice water. Gently knead the dough until it comes together in a smooth ball. Wrap it in plastic wrap and let it chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

2

Filling Fantasies

While the dough is chilling, let's prepare the dreamy filling. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup of cooked edamame, 1/2 cup of finely chopped onion, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Sauté them until the onions are translucent and the edamame is tender. Remove the skillet from heat and let the mixture cool. Once cooled, transfer it to a food processor and pulse until it becomes a creamy, emerald green filling.

3

Empanada Enchantment

Now comes the fun part - assembling and baking our ethereal empanadas. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) while you roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface. Using a round cookie cutter, cut out circles of dough. Spoon a dollop of the edamame filling onto the center of each circle. Fold the dough over the filling, creating a half-moon shape, and pinch the edges to seal. Place the empanadas on a lined baking sheet, brush them with an egg wash, and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and heavenly.