Pumpkin Empanadas Recipe

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Pumpkin Empanadas

1 3/4 cups pumpkin puree
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp ground allspice
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 Tbs plus 1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 1/3 cups shortening
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
1 egg white -- beaten
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 cup sugar

Combine pumpkin, 3/4 cup sugar, and allspice; stir well, and set aside. Combine flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Sprinkle 1 cup of milk evenly over surface; stir with a fork until all dry ingredients are moistened.

Shape into a ball; chill. Roll out to 1/8-inch thickness; cut into 4-inch circles. Place 1 tablespoon of pumpkin mixture in the center of each circle. Moisten edges with additional milk; fold in half, and press edges together with a fork.

Brush Empanadas with egg white; place on un-greased baking sheets, and bake at 450F for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden. Combine 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over empanadas while still warm. Makes 1 1/2 dozen.

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