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Ham and cheese turnovers (empanadas)
8 turnovers
Ingredients
2 amount for basic pizza dough (see basic pizza dough)
Ham & cheese filling
200 grams of fresh cheese, drained
14 slices of smoke or cooked ham, minced
125 grams of parmesan cheese, grated
30 grams of dried tomato, minced
or ½ cup (125 ml) of tomato sauce
60 grams of black olives, seedless and minced
2 tablespoons of fresh basil, minced
Preparation
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Filling: In a bowl mix the fresh cheese, ham, parmesan cheese and tomatoes or sauce, olives and basil. Season and set on the side.
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Prepare the dough like is explained in the recipe. Divide in eight portions and form with each one a disc of about 15 cm diameter. Divide the filling placing it in the middle of each disk, spread water on the edges, fold and press with a fork to close them.
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Spread oil on the turnovers, place in a greased pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the fluff and golden.
Note
A lettuce salad, seasoned with vinegar or homemade mayonnaise, would be a good addition to the turnovers.
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