*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            Pumpkin Empanadas

Recipe By     : Pumpkin Patch Website
Serving Size  : 18   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pumpkin                          Desserts
                Pastry

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1 3/4  cups          pumpkin puree
     3/4  cup           granulated sugar
   1      teaspoon      ground allspice
   4      cups          all-purpose flour
     1/2  cup           sugar
   1      tablespoon    plus 1 teaspoon baking powder
   1      teaspoon      salt
   1 1/3  cups          shortening
   1      cup           plus 2 tablespoons milk
   1                    egg white -- beaten
     1/2  teaspoon      ground cinnamon
     1/4  cup           sugar

Combine pumpkin, 3/4 cup sugar, and allspice; stir well, and set aside.
Combine flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening with
pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.  Sprinkle 1 cup of milk
evenly over surface; stir with a fork until all dry ingredients are
moistened.  Shape into a ball; chill.  Roll out to 1/8-inch thickness; cut
into 4-inch circles.  Place 1 tablespoon of pumpkin mixture in the center of
each circle.  Moisten edges with additional milk; fold in half, and press
edges together with a fork.  Brush empanadas with egg white; place on
ungreased baking sheets, and bake at 450 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes or
until golden.  Combine 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over empanadas
while still warm. MC formatting and posted by bobbi744@sojourn.com



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NOTES : Makes 1 1/2 dozen.
       Origin: Lone Star Legacy I