EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Small and large mixing bowls, rubber spatula, small skillet, oven, pastry cutter, 7-10 cm wide circle cutter, rolling pin, plastic wrap, brush, fork, sheet pan, parchment paper.
INGREDIENTS FOR CRUST
300gAll-purpose Flour
2gSalt
170gUnsalted Butter, cold and cubed
63gMature Gouda Cheese, shredded and divided
60- 120 g Ice Cold Water
INGREDIENTS FOR FILLING
120gCalifornia Raisins
30gUnsalted Butter, melted
70gBrown Sugar
1no (Approximately 6.5 g) Lemon Zest
1.20gCinnamon, grounded
0.55gNutmeg, grounded
0.75gAll-spice, grounded
30gDried Papayas, diced small
CRUST
1
In a large bowl combine the flour and salt. Add butter, cheese and combine with a pastry cutter until the dough is crumbly.
2
Add water, a little at a time, just enough to bind the dough.
3
Shape the dough into a ball. Wrap dough loosely with a plastic wrap and flatten gently with a rolling pin to form a thick disk. Chill dough in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
FILLING METHOD AND ASSEMBLY
4
Melt butter in a small pan. Remove from heat and add in the California Raisins, sugar, lemon zest, spices and dried papayas. Set aside until ready to use.
5
Pre-heat oven to 200°C and line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
6
On a floured surface, roll out the dough to approximately 4 to 5 mm thick. Use a cookie cutter to cut circles. Place about 15 g of the filling in each dough disc and top with a small amount of shredded gouda cheese.
7
Brush egg wash around the edges of each dough disc, fold in half and seal the edges using a fork.
8
Brush egg wash on each empada, sprinkle with sugar and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
TIPS:
9
Use a mature Gouda cheese to maximize flavour.
10
If you do not have a rolling pin available, use an empty bottle.
11
Empadas are a great handy food on the go.
VARIATIONS:
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You can use other tropical dried fruit like mangoes, peaches, oranges, etc. if dried papayas are not available.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Small and large mixing bowls, rubber spatula, small skillet, oven, pastry cutter, 7-10 cm wide circle cutter, rolling pin, plastic wrap, brush, fork, sheet pan, parchment paper.
INGREDIENTS FOR CRUST
300gAll-purpose Flour
2gSalt
170gUnsalted Butter, cold and cubed
63gMature Gouda Cheese, shredded and divided
60- 120 g Ice Cold Water
INGREDIENTS FOR FILLING
120gCalifornia Raisins
30gUnsalted Butter, melted
70gBrown Sugar
1no (Approximately 6.5 g) Lemon Zest
1.20gCinnamon, grounded
0.55gNutmeg, grounded
0.75gAll-spice, grounded
30gDried Papayas, diced small
Directions
CRUST
1
In a large bowl combine the flour and salt. Add butter, cheese and combine with a pastry cutter until the dough is crumbly.
