Squash Empanadas - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    None None FOR THE DOUGH
    1 pkg (1/4 oz) active dry yeast
    1 tsp sugar
    4 1/2 cups flour
    2 tsp salt
    1/4 cup olive oil
    None None FOR THE FILLING
    1 None butternut squash (about 1 1/3 lbs), peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
    2 tbsp olive oil
    2 tbsp finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
    2 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro
    2 tsp ground cumin
    1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
    1 tsp ground coriander
    1 None red onion, finely chopped
    5 oz feta cheese, crumbled
    1 None egg, lightly beaten
Preparation
    For the dough, combine the yeast, sugar and 1 1/2 cups water in a small bowl. Let stand for 5 mins, or until foamy.
    Combine flour and salt in a large bowl; make a well in the center. Add yeast mixture and oil. Using your hands, mix until combined. Turn onto a floured surface; knead for 10 mins, or until smooth and elastic. Place in a large, oiled bowl; turn to coat in oil. Cover with plastic wrap. Let stand in a warm, draft-free place for 1 hour, or until dough has doubled in size.
    Meanwhile, for the filling, preheat the oven to 400\u00b0F. Combine squash and oil in a large roasting pan; season. Roast, turning occasionally, for 20 mins, or until tender. Leave oven on. Transfer squash to a heatproof bowl; mash. Stir in herbs, spices, onion and feta; season to taste. Refrigerate until cooled.
    Line 2 baking trays with parchment paper. Divide dough into 20 balls. Roll each ball on a floured surface into a 4-inch round.
    Spoon a rounded tablespoon of filling mixture onto half of each round. Brush edge with a little egg; fold over tightly to enclose filling and form a half-moon shape. Twist the edge to seal filling (or crimp with a floured fork); place on prepared pans. Brush tops with a little more egg.
    Bake for 30 mins, or until golden. Serve hot or at room temperature with salsa or tomato sauce.

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