Vegan Empanada Pastry

🥘 Ingredients

• all-purpose flour
  4 c
• apple cider vinegar
  4 tsp
• baking powder
  2 tsp
• cold coconut oil
  1.75 c
• granulated sugar
  1 Tbsp
• ice water
  1 c
• salt
  1/2 tbsp

🍳 Cookware

• food processor
• bowl
• large bowl
• tortilla press or rolling pin

1. 1

   Using the shredder attachment on a food processor , shred the cold coconut oil . Transfer the shredded oil to a bowl , cover, and refrigerate.

   cold coconut oil: 1.75 c
2. 2

   Over a large bowl , sift together the all-purpose flour , granulated sugar , baking powder , and salt .

   all-purpose flour: 4 c, granulated sugar: 1 Tbsp, baking powder: 2 tsp, salt: 1/2 tbsp
3. 3

   Place the bowl in the freezer for ⏱️ 15 minutes .
4. 4

   In a food processor, add the flour mixture and coconut oil and pulse until just combined. With the processor running, add the ice water and apple cider vinegar until a loose dough forms.

   ice water: 1 c, apple cider vinegar: 4 tsp
5. 5

   Turn the dough out onto a clean surface and use your hands to press the dough into a ball.
6. 6

   Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces (about 3 ounces each) and roll each one into a ball.
7. 7

   Use a tortilla press or rolling pin to flatten the balls into roughly 6 inch circles.
8. 8

   Place the dough circles between layers of parchment or plastic wrap and chill until ready to use.