A delicious vegetarian recipe to enjoy at home. Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into a large mixing bowl. Combine the lard and milk in a saucepan, and heat until the milk is hot. Pour…

How to easily make Empanadas Fritas de Queso?
Preparing this delicious recipe will only take you 30 minutes. It is a perfect and healthy option to enjoy with your family or friends. Below you will find the ingredients and the detailed step-by-step instructions.
Empanadas Fritas de Queso
Ingredientes
- 3 Cups All purpose flour
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 2 tablespoons Lard
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 beaten Egg
- 1 cup Swiss Cheese
Instrucciones
- Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into a large mixing bowl. Combine the lard and milk in a saucepan, and heat until the milk is hot. Pour the hot milk into the flour mixture, and stir until a dough forms. Turn out onto a floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic. Cover, and allow to rest for 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Roll the dough out on a floured surface 1/4-inch thick. Cut into 4-inch rounds. Brush the outer edges of each circle with beaten egg, and fill with a small mound of cheese. Fold each circle in half to form a half-moon; press the edges with your fingers or a fork to seal. Place the empanadas onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Brush the tops with remaining egg.
- Bake in preheated oven until golden-brown, about 20 minutes.
- Alternatively, the empanadas may be deep fried in 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oil. If deep frying, do not brush the outsides of the empanadas with egg. Drain on paper towels.
Additional tips for your Empanadas Fritas de Queso
Feel free to experiment with different spices or side dishes to give your personal touch to this recipe. If you liked it, don’t forget to share it and leave us a comment telling us how it turned out!

