Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Empanadas are one of Latin America’s most beloved foods. This version skips the traditional beef or chicken filling for something sweeter — cheese, cinnamon and raisins, wrapped in a flaky homemade dough.

Ingredients (makes 3):
1 cup flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup very cold water
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 egg
3/4 cup raisins
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice or grated lemon peel
Sugar for sprinkling
Prep time: 1 hour | Cook time: 20 min. | Total: 1 hour 20 min.

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