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    Published: Mar 3, 2021 · Modified: Dec 11, 2022 · This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links.

    Easy Vegan Empanadas Dough

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    I'm here to share with you a quick and easy recipe for vegan empanadas dough. It's perfect for your next party! Being Argentinean and living in Italy, we really miss the great "Empanadas Argentinas."

    This eggless dough Recipe is easy to make and ready in minutes.

    piled empanadas discs
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    Empanadas are a great appetizer or side dish. They can be filled with anything and can be eaten at any time of day. They're also great as the main dish for your next gathering!

    Jump to:
    • 🧾 Dough Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 An alternative method for hand pie discs
    • 💡 Top tips
    • 👨🏻‍🍳 Handling the vegan empanada dough
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🍽 Equipment
    • 🥡 Storing
    • 🌶 Veggie empanadas with Chimichurri Sauce
    • ❓ Other uses for this dough
    • 🇦🇷 More Argentinean recipes
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 🌡️ Food safety
    • 💬 Reviews and Comments
    baked empanadas made with eggless empanada dough

    Try our empanada recipes: vegan lentil filling, our mushroom filling, and when you feel like the classic Argentinean Meat empanadas, we use our Vegan Ragout to fill up these delicious hand pies.

    variety of baked hand-pies cut in half

    This is not the extra puffy and buttery kind but the drier and not oily version, which we like better.

    empanadas discs cut with disc

    🧾 Dough Ingredients

    In all the empanadas recipes I've ever made, one thing has been missing: empanada dough without egg.

    Well, not anymore - I have finally found a suitable replacement with this simple recipe.

    vegan empanadas dough ingredients

    So, to make a dough without eggs, you will need the following ingredients:

    • All-purpose flour
    • Olive oil
    • Fine sea salt
    • Water

    See quantities in the recipe card.

    🔪 Instructions

    Let's dive into the vegan empanada dough recipe in detail.

    knead the empanada dough no-egg.

    Unite all the ingredients in a large bowl.

    ball of vegan empanadas dough.

    Knead for 5 minutes so that it is well united and tender and forms a dough ball.

    vegan empanadas dough in plastic wrap

    Cover with a plastic wrap or damp towel and let rest to prevent the surface from drying. Let it rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Eight hours or overnight would be even better.

    work the vegan empanadas dough with a wooden stick

    Stretch the dough with a rolling pin on a lightly floured surface with just a little wheat flour. Use more flour as needed to prevent the dough from sticking to the rolling pin.

    You could stretch the dough after 30 minutes, but it can be more difficult to manage and keep the empanada discs from keeping their shape.

    Vegan Empanadas Dough flour the dough surface
    Vegan Empanadas Dough flour the dough surface

    Note: different flours may absorb water differently, so it is a best practice, to have extra 50-100 grams available (about ½ cup), to add as needed and prevent any eventual sticking.

    Stretching Homemade Dough. Cut the discs with a round pastry cutter (affiliate link) or a circular bowl, making left-to-right, round movements.

    cutting empanadas disc with empanada cutter
    cutting empanadas disc with empanada cutter

    Separate the discs. Use flour and parchment paper to separate the discs so they don't stick together.

    cutting empanadas disc with empanada cutter
    cutting empanadas disc with empanada cutter

    💭 An alternative method for hand pie discs

    If you don't have a pastry cutter, simply form small dough balls of approximately 1 ¾ ounce (50 grams).

    Start stretching the dough ball with your thumb until you have a 4-inch (10 cm) disc.

    making empanadas discs with hand
    making empanadas discs with hand
    making empanadas discs with hand

    💡 Top tips

    • You can use the dough immediately after kneading and refrigerating for a minimum of 30 minutes. Still, it is even easier to manage the discs after refrigerating them overnight, as they become less stretchy and keep their shape.
    • You can use a clean glass bottle without labels if you don't have a rolling pin. Just pick a wine bottle and put it to good use.
    • Ensure to roll the dough thin enough so the dough's ratio to filling stays balanced.
    • Keep it chilled in the fridge wrapped in plastic until you are about to use it; otherwise, the surface can harden as exposed to air.
    • Before making the empanada dough circle, lay some flour on the surface to manage them better. Also, when assembling the vegetarian empanada filling, use some flour to facilitate the handling of the discs.
    • You can also use a toaster oven to make only a few empanadas.

    👨🏻‍🍳 Handling the vegan empanada dough

    When you have your filling of preference, set your working table with:

    1. A small bowl with water - to facilitate the closing of the discs.
    2. The empanadas filling.
    3. A baking tray (if baking the empanadas).
    4. Oil or parchment paper prevents the dough from sticking to the baking sheet.
    5. A brush, a small bowl with water, and a pinch of smoked paprika. This replaces the regular use of egg yolk to paint the dough and gives it a golden brown color.
    empanadas discs cut with disc

    Making empanadas

    Filling - make your favorite vegan empanada recipe filling.

    This Vegan Empanada Filling is our winner: Lentil Empanadas; we also love the quicker Mushrooms or spinach fillings.

    variety of baked empanadas cut in half
    variety of baked empanadas cut in half

    If you want to make something simple, make a Caprese empanada. Simply use two or three halved cherry tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, and a chunk of vegan mozzarella cheese.

    Expert tip: always add a little extra salt to your filling than you would typically use, as when combined with the dough, which is not a salty one, you may perceive the filling as bland.

    Make the dough

    Make the dough as directed. Mix the flour, salt, oil, and warm water in a large bowl or directly on the table and knead for five minutes. You can also use pre-bought puff pastry.

    cutting empanadas disc with empanada cutter
    empanadas discs

    Assemble

    • Assemble the empanadas and place them on a baking sheet.
    • Fill the empanadas with a healthy scoop of filling, but not too much; otherwise, it would be difficult to close them.
    • Use your finger to apply some water to the edges, so the dough closes perfectly.

    Tip: if using a watery filling such as spinach or tomatoes, squeeze and remove any excess moisture before adding it to the empanada disc. Otherwise, it can make the dough soggy.

    easy vegan empanada dough discs
    • Close the discs with the filling with a fork, stretch the closed edges outwards, and then fold them inwards.
    • Brush the empanadas with the smoked paprika and red water mixture to give the empanadas a golden color.
    smoked paprika mixture to brush turnovers

    Make the paprika mixture.

    brushing turnovers with smoked paprika water mixture

    Then brush the empanadas with it.

    With a fork, gently pierce the dough to prevent it from exploding in the oven after they rise.

    Bake

    • Preheat the oven to 450ºF (230ºC). Place the empanadas on an oiled baking sheet or on top of a lined parchment paper. Leave some room between them.
    • Bake until golden brown (about 15 minutes). If you notice that the borders of your vegetarian empanadas are already golden brown, the top of the patties still needs some cooking, lower to medium heat.
    • Serve warm or at room temperature.

    Hint: you can eat empanadas straight out of the oven, but they pack a lot of steam inside. In our opinion, having the empanadas warm allows experiencing their flavor better.

    bite vegan empanadas

    Folding: a practical aspect

    Since it is common to eat more than one kind of empanadas as part of the same meal, the cue to differentiate them from the outside is the folding technique (repulgue). Also, different marks work.

    Vegan Empanadas Dough with mushrooms filling
    Empanadas with mushrooms filling

    I will show how to make the repulgue. The easiest way to get it right for a beginner is to use a fork to pressure the border and close them. Some people like using an empanada maker (affiliate link).

    folding of empanada discs

    Please let us know which is your favorite and the type of empanadas you find in your region!

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    📖 Variations

    You can find mainly two kinds of doughs, puff pastry and regular pastry (which we make here).

    Vegan puff pastry

    Vegan Puff Pastry uses vegan butter instead of the traditional one, and the dough is made from all-purpose flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, and any dairy-free milk like soy milk.

    Flour

    Sometimes we use Whole Wheat Flour for added flavor and nutrition; the result will be a more dense, flavorful dough.

    Baking powder makes dough fluffier. Add it to the dough if you want a puffier and fluffier dough.

    Replace a third of the all-purpose flour for whole bran flour to include more fiber in your diet and improve the nutritional value of the dough.

    In the empanada dough recipes for empanadas I have been sharing with you, I use all-purpose flour.

    But what is the difference between whole bran flour vs all-purpose?

    All-purpose flour is made from a blend of high gluten wheat, whereas whole bran is made from soft wheat, durum flour, and barley.

    Whole Wheat flour is not as finely milled as all-purpose or pastry flour.

    And that's why empanada dough using whole bran flour is different than empanada dough using all-purpose flour.

    It works well, I prefer replacing only a third of the all-purpose flour, so the empanadas have some gluten and can keep the rising power of the dough.

    Spelt flour also works wonderfully for this recipe! Spelt flour is more easily digestible than other flour and is very nutritious.

    Gluten-Free option

    You can make your empanada dough gluten-free by using a gluten-free flour blend for baking in place of wheat flour. We like using Bob Mill's.

    The taste of this gluten-free version will be slightly different, but it can certainly work well if you are gluten-intolerant.

    While many gluten-free recipes call for lard or shortening, this hand-pies dough replaces the fat content with olive oil to hold the dough together.

    Some plant-based milk options suitable for this recipe are almond milk, soy milk, or oat milk.

    Replace Olive oil

    This recipe calls for olive oil, but the puffy pastry is typical in many cuisines, such as French, Levantine/North African, but they exist in every one of the world's cultures.  

    Every culture has dough made out of flour and water, which is used to make all kinds of pastries- savory or sweet.

    Vegan Butter or margarine is an example of a vegan alternative to dairy butter. The main ingredient in butter is fat, which can be extracted from soy, almond, and other fruit such as coconuts.

    Making a vegan empanada usually requires buying pre-made dough (usually, this comes in sheets) and then making small turnovers with a filling.

    Using vegan butter will allow you to replicate the puff pastry used for the vegan empanada recipe so that you can recreate your own at home.

    Of course, this vegan recipe is a healthier puff pastry version, but you can start experimenting with different variations.

    Replace water

    Instead of warm water, use warm plant-based milk.

    🍽 Equipment

    • Rolling pin - I find that using a rolling pin (affiliate link) makes my life so much easier, but you can also use a clean bottle.
    • Cookie cutter - you could use a small bowl with a sharp edge, but it is nice to work with a cookie cutter (affiliate link) to make clean cuts on the dough.
    • Empanada maker - if you want to make empanadas faster or simply find the fork method technique or folding techniques messy, use this simple empanada maker (affiliate link), which resembles a dumpling or ravioli maker but is bigger.

    🥡 Storing

    If you want to save your dough discs for later use, store them separately with parchment paper or plastic wrap.

    storing empanadas disc in tupperware

    To freeze the empanadas dough, separate them with parchment paper. Then place the disc on a closed container.

    When ready to use, pull the frozen empanadas out 15 minutes before so they thaw well. Use flour on the surface of a baking sheet.

    If you buy the discs, they come with a separator; set aside them for the next time you prepare your own, and save the planet from using parchment paper.

    Vegan Empanadas with Chimichurri Sauce
    Empanadas with Chimichurri Sauce

    🌶 Veggie empanadas with Chimichurri Sauce

    Chimichurri is a classic Argentinean sauce season for meats and vegetables.

    It's made from red wine vinegar and olive oil mixed with garlic in addition to parsley or oregano for tons of flavor!

    Make Chimichurri sauce by combining all ingredients in a large bowl or jar.

    Ingredients of Chimichurri Sauce

    1½ fresh Italian parsley leaves

    4-5 cloves of garlic

    Fresh oregano leaves, finely chopped (or ½ dried) – I used 3 large thyme sprigs instead.  I also use an immersion blender to blend everything.

    Vegan Empanada Recipe with mushrooms filling

    This decision is harder to make, and we like both lentils and mushrooms fillings very much; it is just up to what you feel like having. We vary amongst these types, depending on our mood.

    Vegan Empanadas

    Also, in the north of Argentina, Tucuman's empanadas use pork fat to make the dough. Being plant-based, we limit our consumption of animal fats.

    We have tried them before, but in my opinion, there is nothing to miss from porcine fat; also, they are obviously, less healthy than vegan recipes.

    ❓ Other uses for this dough

    You can also double the recipe and use the remaining dough to make a Vegan Eggplant Pie or a Carrot Savory tart.

    If you are looking for a pie shortcrust, we recommend using our No-roll vegan pie crust, which works for sweet and savory baked goods.

    🇦🇷 More Argentinean recipes

    These vegan meals share various aspects with the empanadas, as they use similar ingredients and have that Argentinean seasoning we love.

    Looking for a vegan empanadas recipe?

    • Vegan Empanadas Tucuman Style (our favorite vegan empanada recipe, lentils filling).
    • Vegan Mushroom Empanadas
    • Mom's Pickled Eggplants
    • Carrot Savory Tart (Pie)
    • Vegan Eggplant Pie

    See how to make your own vegan pasta dough, vegan empanadas dough, Italian pagnotta easy bread loaf, basic pizza dough, and focaccia bread.

    bite vegan empanadas

    ⭐ If you try this recipe, let us know! 💬 Leave a comment, rate it, and don't forget to tag us @ourplantbasedworld on Instagram. Cheers!

    📋 Recipe

    Vegan Empanadas Dough dough discs piled

    Easy Vegan Empanadas Dough

    Gus
    Being Argentinean and living in Italy, we really miss the great "Empanadas Argentinas." These vegan empanadas dough is easy and ready in 5 minutes.
    4.8 from 75 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Resting Time 8 hrs
    Total Time 8 hrs 10 mins
    Course Basics & Preparations
    Cuisine Argentinean-Inspired, Latin American
    Servings 12 Discs
    Calories 134 kcal

    Equipment

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    Rolling Pin (affiliate link)
    empanada maker.
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    Empanada maker (affiliate link)
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    Ingredients
     
     

    Dough:

    • 12 ounces all-purpose flour (340 grams). Use 13 ¼ oz (375 grams), if using 1 cup of water. Plus more to adjust. See notes below.
    • ⅞ cup water (200 ml) warm (or measure 1 cup of water (236 ml) and add exactly 1 ¼ oz (35 grams) extra flour until it binds
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin, use vegan butter to make it a puff-pastry
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt

    To paint when making empanadas:

    • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 2 tablespoons water
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    Directions
     

    • Unite all the ingredients to form a dough.
    • Knead for 5 minutes so that it is well united and tender.
    • Cover with a plastic film or damp towel and let rest to prevent the surface from drying. Let it rest for 5 minutes before using.

    Prepare the dough:

    • Prepare two little bowls, one with a half cup of water and one with two tablespoons of water plus some paprika (to paint the empanadas for color).
    • Spread the dough with a rolling pin on a surface with just a little flour to avoid sticking.
    • Cut the disks with a 3-4 inches cutter or any plate with a circular shape. You can also shape a small ball with your hands.

    Assemble:

    • Preheat the oven to 450ºF (230ºC).
    • Moist your fingertips in the water bowl and spread some water on the edges of the disks.
    • Fill with about one full tablespoon of the filling of your preference in the center of the disk.
    • Close the disk and put pressure on the moist edges until perfectly closed with a fork. You can also fold it, stretching outwards and then inwards.

    Bake:

    • Arrange the empanadas on a greased baking tray (or a lined parchment paper) and paint them with a brush and the smoked paprika and water mix. Pinch with a fork- for the empanadas to release hot air while baking and prevent them from exploding.
    • Bake for 15 minutes, watching it after the tenth minute to prevent them from burning. If the empanadas borders start to brown while the center looks still uncooked, reduce to medium heat.

    Video

    Notes

    Flour: I have to say that it is only natural to encounter differences amongst flour brands. It is good practice to have extra flour when making bread or dough to adjust.
    You might need an extra ¼ flour cup (35 grams) to adjust if you find the dough still sticky.
    Let the dough rest in the fridge before extending it with a rolling pin for at least 8 hours or, even better, overnight.
    You could use it after 15 minutes, but it can be challenging to manage and keep the empanada discs from keeping their shape.
    It is crucial to put water in the discs' tips before closing them. Otherwise, they will open in the oven.
    You can store the empanadas in the fridge, separating them with pieces of parchment paper.
    To bake frozen empanadas, you need to place them directly in a baking tray without defrosting. You might need to leave them in the oven for another 5 minutes.
    Empanadas are well kept frozen for months, making a great meal prep.
    The dough is well kept wholly covered in the fridge for two days.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories: 134kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 195mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg
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    Nutrition Facts
    Easy Vegan Empanadas Dough
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    134
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    4
    g
    6
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    Sodium
     
    195
    mg
    8
    %
    Potassium
     
    30
    mg
    1
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    22
    g
    7
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    1
    g
    1
    %
    Protein
     
    3
    g
    6
    %
    Calcium
     
    5
    mg
    1
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    🌡️ Food safety

    We sometimes take for granted that we have years (or decades) of cooking experience that the average visitor may not. Add to or remove the list below with health and safety tips.

    • Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
    • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food that previously touched raw meat
    • Wash hands after touching raw meat
    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooking food unattended
    • Use oils with high smoking points to avoid harmful compounds
    • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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    1. Anaiah says

      August 09, 2021 at 12:19 pm

      5 stars
      This vegan empanada dough is AMAZING and my new favorite recipe. I love trying it out with different fillings, sometimes sweet and sometimes savory. It is very versatile and tastes great no matter what I do with it!

      Reply
    2. Marinela says

      August 09, 2021 at 1:18 pm

      5 stars
      I didn't know that vegan empanadas dough is so easy to make in minutes! Wow! As a big fan of every kind of pastry, this recipe will be on my weekly to-do list from now on. Thanks for sharing it!

      Reply
    3. Lucy says

      August 09, 2021 at 2:00 pm

      Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. I've always wanted to make my own dough but have always thought it would be too difficult for me. Your instructions and photos are so clear and make it seem so simple, thank you. I can't wait to try this. I'll definitely be making the empanadas with your lentil filling.

      Reply
      • Gus says

        August 09, 2021 at 3:40 pm

        Great! We are delighted to know that you found the instructions and photos clear! The lentils filling is great and we have a mushrooms one coming soon! ?

        Reply
    4. Kayla DiMaggio says

      August 09, 2021 at 2:27 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! I love empanadas and this dough was so easy and delicious to make! Mine turned out great and I think it was because your instructions were so detailed. Thank you so much for sharing!

      Reply
      • Gus says

        August 09, 2021 at 3:38 pm

        Great! I am glad you found the instructions clear! We put a lot of effort to ensure everything goes smoothly for our readers! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Kristen says

      August 09, 2021 at 3:18 pm

      5 stars
      These empanadas turned out great. Thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Gus says

        August 09, 2021 at 3:38 pm

        I am glad to hear that, Kristen! Empanadas are our definition of comfort food!

        Reply
    6. Jess says

      August 09, 2021 at 3:38 pm

      5 stars
      I love that I now have a vegan option for a classic favorite recipe!

      Reply
      • Gus says

        August 09, 2021 at 3:41 pm

        Yes! That is exactly how we got into developing one! We were tired of finding animal fat-based doughs, and this recipe is our answer!

        Reply
    7. Suzy says

      August 09, 2021 at 4:21 pm

      5 stars
      The tip for spreading some water on the edges worked out great! They baked up perfectly!

      Reply
      • Gus says

        August 10, 2021 at 2:57 pm

        Learning that during my time in Argentina, was a game changer! Such a simple trick!

        Reply
    8. Beth says

      August 09, 2021 at 4:54 pm

      5 stars
      Oh wow! This was such an easy recipe to follow and my family absolutely loved it! We tried the lentils filling and it was so delicious. These empanadas were gone so fast, but were so tasty and full of so much flavor! I'm definitely making this recipe again!

      Reply
      • Gus says

        August 10, 2021 at 2:58 pm

        how wonderful! In that case, you want to stay tuned because we are coming soon with a Mushrooms delicious filling!

        Reply
    9. Julia says

      August 09, 2021 at 5:30 pm

      5 stars
      I've never been brave enough to make empanadas before. I thought the dough would be way too tricky but it really wasn't. I found the instruction really easy to follow and we ended up with a really delicious tea-time treat.

      Reply
      • Gus says

        August 10, 2021 at 2:59 pm

        Yeah right? It looks like a difficult deal, and on the contrary, it is so easy! I am happy you found the instructions clear!

        Reply
    10. Pam says

      August 09, 2021 at 5:46 pm

      5 stars
      My empanadas turned out perfectly thanks to all of your great tips and instructions.

      Reply
      • Gus says

        August 10, 2021 at 3:00 pm

        That really makes us happy! Thanks for sharing! We strive to give crystal clear instructions, and it is very encouraging that it is coming across!

        Reply
    11. Natalie says

      August 09, 2021 at 7:13 pm

      5 stars
      I love empanadas. I never made them at home, though. But now I definitely will. This recipe sounds easy and looks delicious. Yum! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Gus says

        August 10, 2021 at 3:10 pm

        Empanadas are so delicious; I am glad the recipe inspired you to make your own! We are soon coming with various types of fillings... stay tuned!

        Reply
    12. Emily says

      August 09, 2021 at 7:48 pm

      5 stars
      I am thrilled to discover this delicious vegan empanada dough recipe - so easy to make with your helpful instructions! Can't wait to try your other recipes!

      Reply
      • Gus says

        August 10, 2021 at 3:12 pm

        I am glad to like the recipe Emily! We'll be coming with more empanadas filling recipes soon! For now, we have the lentils filling one!

        Reply
    13. Choclette says

      August 09, 2021 at 8:48 pm

      5 stars
      Your empanadas look fantastic. My mouth is watering at the thought of them with that lentil filling. They're rather like our Cornish pasties, only vegan - obviously!

      Reply
      • Gus says

        August 10, 2021 at 3:13 pm

        Yes, this is also a veganized version of the Argentinean Tucuman Style meat-based one! Now you got me curious about the Cornish pasties!

        Reply
    14. Ruth says

      August 09, 2021 at 9:39 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect timing, we just went plant based. Trying these tonight.

      Reply
      • Gus says

        August 10, 2021 at 3:20 pm

        I love it! Welcome to the plant-based journey! It will be a fun one! We are here to help with delicious recipes! I am sure your empanadas are going to turn out fantastically!

        Reply
    15. Wajeeha Nadeem says

      August 20, 2021 at 5:53 pm

      5 stars
      These turned out amazing! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    16. Andrea says

      August 20, 2021 at 6:04 pm

      5 stars
      I had no idea making empanadas dough was this easy. I can now make Empanadas whenever I want. Awesome!

      Reply
    17. Stephanie says

      August 20, 2021 at 6:08 pm

      5 stars
      This was such a great recipe to put together. I made them for friends (who are vegan for allergy reasons) and we each put our own filling. It was great to customize to each of us.

      Reply
    18. Ana F. says

      August 20, 2021 at 6:24 pm

      5 stars
      Wow you guys these came out delicious! I was looking for the perfect savory empanada recipe and finally found it! Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Gus says

        August 21, 2021 at 2:35 pm

        Thank you! It means a lot to us! We are glad you liked this simple recipe!

        Reply
    19. Denay DeGuzman says

      August 20, 2021 at 6:28 pm

      5 stars
      I just shared this vegan recipe with my niece who has a lot of food allergies. It'll be a game changer as our family often makes empanadas for large family gatherings. Now we have a recipe that works for everyone!

      Reply
    20. sonia says

      November 22, 2021 at 12:32 pm

      Really easy to create this very healthy and delicious vegan recipe!

      Reply
    21. Danielle Wolter says

      November 22, 2021 at 12:39 pm

      5 stars
      Can't wait to try this dough after all the great reviews! I'm going to make a sweet style empanada for thanksgiving!

      Reply
    22. Natalie says

      November 22, 2021 at 12:58 pm

      5 stars
      Super simple recipe that works perfectly. Thanks! This is a keeper!

      Reply
      • Gus says

        November 24, 2021 at 8:48 pm

        I am glad to hear that Natalie!

        Reply
    23. Kate says

      November 22, 2021 at 2:12 pm

      5 stars
      A gorgeous soft dough spiked with paprika... now to choose what filling to use - yum!

      Reply
    24. Gina says

      November 22, 2021 at 2:17 pm

      5 stars
      This dough comes together wonderfully! I'm going to give it a go with GF flour next time to see how it works. Love a fun empanada night!

      Reply
      • Gus says

        November 22, 2021 at 2:41 pm

        I am very glad you enjoyed the empanadas. Spelt flour is great for a gluten-free option!

        Reply
    25. Sarah says

      January 15, 2022 at 2:40 am

      3 stars
      I am not sure if I made this dough wrong or what but it was impossibly wet, I had to add a lot of extra flour to get it to a point where I could roll it out without it sticking to everything. I wonder if I misunderstood the measurements maybe?

      Reply
      • Gus says

        January 15, 2022 at 9:27 am

        Hi Sarah, Thank you very much for your feedback. You were right, I made the dough again and noticed that it needed 7/8 cup water, instead of 1 cup. It is a little gap that I usually handle with an extra bit of flour.
        So, I have gone ahead and tested the adjustments, adding an option for those of us who are too lazy to measure 7/8 cups and adjusted the flour amount needed for 1 cup of water. Thanks again.

        Reply
        • Sarah says

          January 17, 2022 at 4:39 pm

          5 stars
          Thanks for the update Gus! I think I'll give it another shot because aside from struggling with the consistency a bit, the dough was easy and tasty!

        • Gus says

          January 17, 2022 at 5:45 pm

          Thank you, Sarah! We appreciate it very much; as we take very seriously our readers' feedback. We took the chance to make a couple of batches for meal prepping and a re-shoot of all the steps + developing a Spinach empanada recipe, with Vegan Ricotta, that we think you will love, stay tuned. 🙂

      • Jess says

        December 29, 2022 at 2:18 am

        3 stars
        I had the same problem with the dough and had to add a ton more flour (like almost a full cup more) despite using just shy of 7/8 cups of water. The empanadas themselves turned out okay but the amount of time it took to adjust the recipe to make it work was not worth it in my opinion.

        Reply
        • Gus says

          December 29, 2022 at 4:43 am

          Hi Jess, I am sorry it didn't go well for you. I have nothing to say or blame other than the type of flour used. We have received tons of positive feedback on this recipe on the blog and social media. We recently moved to another country and have used different types of all-purpose flour and succeeded with them, following the recipe to every detail. We hope you give it another try with another brand. Do you mind sharing which flour brand you used, so we can try it out and make notes on the recipe accordingly?

    26. Kechi says

      January 15, 2022 at 1:30 pm

      5 stars
      These look and sound yummy; making some today! Can't wait to enjoy the outcome! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Gus says

        January 15, 2022 at 1:52 pm

        Oh yes! We also indulged with some mushroom and Caprese empanadas today for lunch and made some meal prep some for the week, as they are easy to store and bake later!

        Reply
    27. Gina says

      January 15, 2022 at 2:15 pm

      5 stars
      Such an easy dough recipe and comes together without any issue!

      Reply
    28. Beth Sachs says

      January 15, 2022 at 2:36 pm

      5 stars
      These look like perfect empanadas and the bonus is that my daughter can enjoy them too!

      Reply
    29. Kristen says

      January 15, 2022 at 3:26 pm

      5 stars
      This dough turned out really well. Made great empanadas!

      Reply
      • Gus says

        January 16, 2022 at 10:35 am

        Thank you for the feedback, Kristen! We are glad you enjoyed this recipe! We are big empanada fans!

        Reply
    30. Vanessa says

      January 15, 2022 at 3:36 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is just perfect! I have so many fillings I've been wanting to do, and your dough has just been a life-saver!

      Reply
      • Gus says

        January 17, 2022 at 7:32 pm

        That's super cool Vanessa! I am glad you found the recipe helpful!

        Reply
    31. Nikki says

      February 23, 2022 at 1:33 am

      3 stars
      I found the recipe to moist/sticky and not appropriate dough consistency. I had to add flour to be able to roll it out and then it made the dough dense. Good flavor but the proportions see off.

      Reply
      • Gus says

        February 23, 2022 at 8:28 am

        Hi Nikki, I find it very strange that you found the dough sticky, as I make empanadas using this recipe almost every week, and it always comes perfectly balanced. I have to say that it is only natural to encounter different differences amongst flour brands. It is good practice to have extra flour when making bread or any type of dough to adjust. Thank you for your review.

        Reply
    32. Suja md says

      March 13, 2022 at 5:29 pm

      5 stars
      I love how versatile this recipe is! It's a perfect fit for my family! So delicious!

      Reply
      • Gus says

        March 15, 2022 at 7:33 am

        We're so glad to hear you enjoyed our recipe! We love hearing from readers and are always looking for ways to improve.

        Reply
    33. Alina says

      March 13, 2022 at 5:29 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a detailed dough recipe! Thanks for sharing, I really love savory empanadas.

      Reply
    34. MJ says

      March 13, 2022 at 6:02 pm

      5 stars
      I can't believe how easy it was to make this empanada dough from scratch! And it is so yummy, too!

      Reply
    35. Michele says

      March 13, 2022 at 6:49 pm

      5 stars
      Wow. This recipe is what I've been looking for, a vegan empanada dough. I can't wait to try it.

      Reply
    36. Jacqui says

      June 06, 2022 at 8:05 pm

      5 stars
      What a fantastic fusion of cuisines! I had lots of fun making these, and enjoyed eating them so much.

      Reply
    37. Melissa says

      August 26, 2022 at 1:11 pm

      5 stars
      Great right out of the gate...but put it in the fridge since I ran out of time, and it's even better sitting over night. Just be sure to roll it thin enough so the ratio dough to filling stays in balance. Easy and good!

      Reply
      • Gus says

        August 27, 2022 at 9:43 am

        We prefer leaving the dough rest in the fridge for a couple of hours or even overnight, as it is more manageable, less stretchy, and thus easier to make thinner. We are glad you liked the recipe; thank you very much for your review!

        Reply

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