Turnovers and Turnover Crust

By Maverick19

This is a great turnover crust. You can use to make fruit turnovers or empanadas.
RECIPE FOR TURNOVERS IS INCLUDED

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup butter or shortening, cold and sliced
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 cup flour
• 1/4 cup ice cold water
• Instructions for filling and baking turnover is below, in the directions.

Preparation

Step 1

Mix flour and salt in bowl. Cut in butter or shortening and mix well. Add water, 1 tbsp at a time until forms into a dough consistency.

Wrap in saran wrap and place in refrigerator for 20-30 minutes.

Take out of wrap and place on lighly floured surface. Flour your rolling pin. Roll the dough out until it is no thicker than 1/4 inch, a little thinner is perfect. Using a dough press, lid or glass, cut dough into 6 inch circles.

TO MAKE TURNOVERS:

1.Preheat oven to 425 degrees

2. On lightly floured surface, roll out dough and cut into 6 in. circles

3. Place 2-3 tbsp filling in center of circle.

4. Brush the entire edge with water. Fold into half circle. Press edges firmly. Press the edges with a fork to seal well.

5. Arrange on dampened baking sheet, brush with egg wash

6. With a knife, cut several slits in tops of each turnover

7. Sprinkle with turbinado sugar. Bake in teh upper 1/3 of the oven, 12-15 minutes until puffed and golden.