Masa Para Empanadas (Empanada Dough) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups vegetable shortening
1 cup water

Preparation

Sift flour onto a flat work surface. Make a well in the center. Add sugar and salt. Gradually mix in shortening and water with a fork until dough comes together. Knead until smooth, about 10 minutes.
Divide dough into 30 pieces. Roll each piece out into a thin, 6-inch round.