- Tina Wasserman - https://cookingandmore.com -

Spinach Empanada

Light, flaky crust enveloping a sweet-tart spinach, raisin and anchovy filling. I have included the ingredients and directions for an authentic Tapas dough, however, Peppridge Farm puff pastry sheets work as an easy substitute and are Pareve to boot.

Ingredients

DOUGH

FILLING


Preparation Instructions

  1. To make the dough, combine the flour and salt in a processor workbowl and pulse on and off to “sift”.
  2. Combine the water, vinegar, and egg yolks and add to the processor as it is running. Do not allow a ball of dough to form, just allow the dough to begin to hold together. Let the dough rest for 20-30 minutes.
  3. Roll the dough into a 10 x 15 rectangle and spread 1/4 cup of the Crisco on the dough. Fold the dough into thirds starting the folding from the bottom up and then the top down just like you would fold a letter. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  4. With the fold on your left, roll the dough out again into a 10 x 15 rectangle and spread another 1/4 cup Crisco. Fold up again and refrigerate in plastic wrap for 15 minutes. Repeat this procedure one more time but let the dough rest for at least 1 hour or overnight. The dough can also be frozen until later use.
  5. To make the filling, cover the raisins with water in a small bowl and microwave for 3 minutes. Soak until needed.
  6. Heat the oil in a skillet and sauté the spinach until it gives up its juices. Add the salt, pepper, anchovies and garlic and cook for a minute.
  7. Drain the raisins and finely chop them with the pine nuts in a food processor or by hand. Stir into the spinach mixture.
  8. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of 1/8 inch. Cut the dough into 2-3 inch circles.
  9. Place a teaspoon of the filling on the dough and fold in half. Seal the edges by crimping with the tines of a fork and brush with the egg glaze.
  10. Bake on parchment paper at 350F for 15 minutes or until golden. Serve hot or at room temperature.