EMPANADAS

Preparation Method :

• Put the flour and butter in a food processor and blends until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
• Add egg yolk and cold water and mix to dough. Knead lightly to make smooth dough, cover and chill for at least 30 minutes.
• Make the filling. Put the basil and olives in a food processor and blend briefly until both basil and olives are finely chopped.
• Mix them in a bowl with the cheese and plenty of black pepper.
• Grease 2 baking sheets. Thinly roll out the pastry on a floured surface and cut out rounds with an 4 inch pastry cutter or upturned bowl.
• Mix the second egg yolk with water and lightly brush the edges of the pastry.
• Spoon the filling into the centers. Bring the pastry edges together over the filling, press them firmly together and crimp with your fingertips.
• Place the empanadas on the baking sheets and brush with the remaining egg yolk, Sprinkle with sea salt and bake in a preheated ovenfor 20 minutes.