Comments on: Authentic Mexican Fried Empanadas Recipe

By: Miranda

Miranda — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 18:44:15 +0000

Can you use this masa dough to make your baked empanadas?

By: James R. Hart

James R. Hart — Mon, 08 May 2023 13:17:09 +0000

I’m very thankful that I found this website. I was in New Mexico while in the Air Force years ago and fell in love with authentic Mexican cuisine. Even though my disabilities prevent me from cooking as much as I want to I can find good recipes when I want! Thank y’all!

By: Marie

Marie — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 21:43:58 +0000

In reply to Rae.

@Sally, I had to double the water…

By: Marie

Marie — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 21:41:00 +0000

The empanadas turned out great. I baked instead of frying and added ricotta to the meat.
Why are the dough(s) different from your baked vurses the fried empanadas? I opted for this one because you have the corn masa in the ingredients. I find the taste more authentic.

By: Sally

Sally — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 16:53:02 +0000

In reply to Rae.

@Rae, Agreed! I have never found a recipe that uses masa that includes enough water to wet the dough. When a friend in Mexico showed me how she makes her dough, it was clear it is all by feel. She doesn’t measure anything, and she starts with a very wet dough (like mashed potatoes consistency) and kneads it as it absorbs water and thickens, gradually adding a bit of masa if needed, until it doesn’t stick to her hands. I start with about 2.5-3 cups of water and a rough estimate of 1 cup of flour with 4 cups of masa, a ratio loosely based on observing a kind Mexican vendor who showed my inquisitive daughter how to make empanadas. The vendor also did not measure anything, just eyeballed it.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 18:57:42 +0000

In reply to Beekite.

@Beekite, liar you already made it

By: Rae

Rae — Sun, 17 Apr 2022 01:11:37 +0000

If I may make a suggestion: pounds for one ingredient and cups for another ingredient in this case do not add up. One pound of masa equals 4 cups, 4 cups of masa with one cup of flour and half a cup of water doesn’t come close to getting it moist, never mind wet. I needed a total of two cups of water to get the dough correct.

By: Beekite

Beekite — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 02:18:07 +0000

I can’t wait to taste this. I’m making it right now.