Empanadas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. active dry yeast
1 c. lukewarm water
1/4 c. lard or shortening
3 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
oil or shortening for frying
confectioners sugar (optional)

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in water; set aside.
Cut shortening into dry ingredients.
Combine all ingredients and mix well.
Knead until dough is satiny and smooth.
Do not let rise.
Roll dough out 1/4 to 1/8-inch thick and cut with biscuit cutter or large round cookie cutter.
Place filling in center of dough; fold dough in half and seal edge with fork tines or by pinching to give ruffled effect and fry in hot fat until golden brown.
Sprinkle with confectioners sugar, if desired, when cool.
Makes 2 dozen little pies.