Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
What makes the perfect empanada? For this episode of Food Secrets, we travel to Galicia in northwestern Spain, where baker Antía Fernández García reveals the secrets behind a recipe that has been passed down through five generations.
From traditional sourdough and a juicy filling made with meat from the rare Celtic pig to the pastry’s historic roots along the Camino de Santiago, we uncover what makes this iconic dish so special.
Along the way, we learn why the empanada was already celebrated in the Middle Ages, how it found its way to the Americas, and why there are now thousands of variations enjoyed around the world.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
01:59 Secret One: The Dough
03:08 Secret Two: The Filling
06:49 Secret Three: The Pilgrims' Provisions
09:53 Secret Four: The Baking
10:31 Secret Five: The Small Version
CREDITS
Report: Regina Niedenzu
Camera: Dirk Rensmann
Edit: Dirk Rensmann
Supervising editor: Ruben Kalus
The restoration of the Portico de la Gloria was carried out thanks to the patronage of the Barrié Foundation.
#dweuromaxx #spain #empanadasargentinas
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What makes the perfect empanada? For this episode of Food Secrets, we travel to Galicia in northwestern Spain, where baker Antía Fernández García reveals the secrets behind a recipe that has been passed down through five generations.
From traditional sourdough and a juicy filling made with meat from the rare Celtic pig to the pastry’s historic roots along the Camino de Santiago, we uncover what makes this iconic dish so special.
Along the way, we learn why the empanada was already celebrated in the Middle Ages, how it found its way to the Americas, and why there are now thousands of variations enjoyed around the world.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
01:59 Secret One: The Dough
03:08 Secret Two: The Filling
06:49 Secret Three: The Pilgrims' Provisions
09:53 Secret Four: The Baking
10:31 Secret Five: The Small Version
CREDITS
Report: Regina Niedenzu
Camera: Dirk Rensmann
Edit: Dirk Rensmann
Supervising editor: Ruben Kalus
The restoration of the Portico de la Gloria was carried out thanks to the patronage of the Barrié Foundation.
#dweuromaxx #spain #empanadasargentinas
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DW Food brings you the perfect blend of culinary trends, easy DIY recipes, exciting food secrets & a look behind the scenes of Europe’s culinary culture.
