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Easy Homemade Empanada Gallega 🥧🇪🇸
This homemade Empanada Gallega is simple, delicious, and perfect for sharing. The dough is easy to make, comes together in under 5 minutes, and is soft, and not sticky.
The tuna and egg filling is incredibly flavorful. It’s a great recipe if you want to enjoy more seafood. The combination of tuna, tomato, herbs, and olive oil creates a savory filling that is delicious.
For the Dough
3 cups all-purpose flour (plus more if needed)
⅓ cup cold water
⅓ cup white wine or beer (I used white cooking wine)
½ cup olive oil
½ tbsp salt
1 tsp paprika (for color and a smoky flavor)
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
For the Filling
3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped small
1 can tuna in olive oil, drained
3 tbsp tomato sauce (adjust to taste)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp garlic powder
Optional: chopped pimento olives or your favorite olives
Instructions
Add flour, cold water, white wine (or beer), olive oil, salt, and paprika to a bowl. Mix until the dough comes together, about 5 minutes. If needed, add a little more flour until the dough is smooth and no longer sticky. You can knead briefly until smooth.
Let the dough rest for about 15 minutes while preparing the filling.
For the filling, mix together the chopped eggs, tuna, tomato sauce, salt, oregano, garlic powder, and olives (if using).
Preheat oven to 355°F (180°C)
Divide the dough into two portions, saving a small piece for decoration if desired.
Roll out the first piece of dough and place it on a lined baking sheet. Add the filling, leaving space around the edges.
Roll out the second piece of dough and place it over the filling. Seal the edges by folding them over or pressing with a fork.
Add decorative dough pieces if desired, then make a few small holes in the top layer to allow steam to escape.
Brush the top with the beaten egg.
Bake for 40-50 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
Let cool before slicing. Empanada Gallega is traditionally enjoyed at room temperature.
Recipe Variations
Add cooked onions or sautéed bell peppers to the filling for extra flavor.
Replace the tuna with cooked shredded chicken or another protein.
Make it vegetarian by omitting the tuna and adding more vegetables such as peppers, mushrooms, spinach, or olives.
A simple Spanish savory pie, with a great crust and amazing flavor, give it a try!
