Description
These Healthy Sourdough Discard Empanadas offer a delightful way to utilize sourdough discard, resulting in a flaky and flavorful pastry filled with your choice of savory ingredients. Perfect for a wholesome snack or meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sourdough discard
- 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup cold water
- Your choice of savory filling (e.g., seasoned vegetables, cooked meats, or cheese)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine sourdough discard, whole wheat flour, and salt.
- Add olive oil and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add cold water, mixing until a dough forms. Adjust with additional water or flour as needed.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about ⅛-inch thickness.
- Cut out circles using a round cutter or glass.
- Place a spoonful of your chosen filling in the center of each dough circle.
- Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape and press the edges to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges.
- Place the empanadas on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the empanadas are golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the filling is not overly moist to prevent soggy empanadas.
- Empanadas can be frozen before baking; bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.
- Experiment with different fillings to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Sourdough Discard Empanadas, Healthy Empanada Recipe, Whole Wheat Empanadas