Classic Beef Empanadas

Ingredients

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• 2 cups all-purpose flour
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• ⅓ cup white sugar
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• ½ teaspoon salt
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• ½ cup water
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• 1 large egg yolk
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• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour for dusting
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• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
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Instructions

1. 1
   Whisk 2 cups flour, sugar, and salt together in a bowl until well blended. Make a well in the center.
2. 2
   Whisk water and egg yolk together in a small bowl until smooth; pour into the well and mix to form a stiff dough.
3. 3
   Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Roll dough with a rolling pin until thin, dusting with flour as needed to prevent sticking. Brush melted butter over top and roll dough into a log.
4. 4
   Cut the log crosswise into about 24 slices. Roll each slice into a disk.