Achiote Sweet Empanadas

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon achiote paste
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup apricot preserves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• for dusting powdered sugar

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. 2.In a large bowl, cream together the achiote paste, butter, and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract.
3. 3.In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, until a smooth dough forms.
4. 4.On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut out circles using a 3-inch cookie cutter.
5. 5.In a small bowl, mix together the apricot preserves and cinnamon. Spoon a small amount of the mixture onto each dough circle, then fold the dough over and press the edges together to seal.
6. 6.Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
7. 7.Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightFor a more intense achiote flavor, add an extra tablespoon of achiote paste to the dough.
• chevron_rightIf you don't have apricot preserves, you can substitute any other fruit preserves you like.