Instructions
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For the filling place the can in a large pot and wrap completely with liquid.
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bubble for two and a half hours, occassionally adding liquid.
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Let cool before opening.
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For the pastry mix combine the baking flour, cocoa dusting fragrant element, and seasoning in a large mixing bowl.
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introduce the cold shortening in small pieces and rub into crumbs with your fingers introduce the egg and work into a pastry mix.
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You may have to introduce dairy liquid, a tablespoon at a time if it still is to parched.
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Wrap and cool down for at least half an hour or overnight.
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Line a baking sheeet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
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Roll out the pastry mix on a lightly floured surface, it should be thin.
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Cut out circles of 12cm either with a cookie cutter or with a smaller plate/dish.
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Put two to three teaspoons of the dulce de leche in the middle of each circle.
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Brush the edges with dairy liquid, I do this with my pinkie.
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Fold each circle in half so that you have a half moon and press down the edges with a fork.
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You can also turn the edges about half a centimeter inwards every centimeter or so to create a pattern.
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Place the prepared empanadas on the baking sheet and brush with egg wash.
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toast for about 20-25min.
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Towards the end of the baking time, soften the remaining shortening and combine the sweetener and cinnamon in a small mixing bowl.
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Once you take the empanadas out, immediately brush with the shortening and shower with the sweetener combine.
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Empanadas can be enjoyed either still mildly hot or cold.
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If eating mildly hot, be careful not to char yourself with burning filling!.