Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes Empanada Dough 3.7 (87) 1 Review By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on February 20, 2020 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Antonis Achilleos Yield: 2 dozen Use this Empanada Dough recipe to make our Spicy Chicken Empanadas. Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface ¾ cup fine cornmeal, or masa harina 2 teaspoons sugar ½ teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening 2 large egg yolks Directions In a food processor, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, and salt. Add shortening; process 5 seconds. Add yolks and 3/4 cup water; process until dough is very soft, about 5 minutes. Turn out onto a lightly floured work surface; knead until smooth. Cover; let rest 30 minutes before using. Rate it Print