more bakes ...

i wanted to make apple pies - but i have only few apples on hand, thought of going down to the supermarket to buy few more but it's darned hot to walk outside! so i settled for what is on hand (anyways .. first time to do this :D )....

for the crust - i used the recipe for the empanada crust - seems the same to me (or so i thought - heheheh ) well, there is always a first time for everything yeah?!

i think these were a bit 'overbaked' coz they are a bit 'dry' :D and looks pale - didn't do the 'eggwash' thing .. yeah yeah - now i know :D :D

but - they still are yummylicious!!!

for the filling - i just chopped the apples, sprinkled cinnamon and sugar tossed it up and stuff them into the crust.

for the crust:

• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 5-6 Tbsp cold water

1. Combine well the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in a bowl.
2. Cut in butter to the flour mixture with pastry cutter or two knives until particles are pea-sized ( i used fork only :D)
3. Add water a tablespoon at a time while tossing the flour mixture with a fork until all the flour is moistened and can be formed into a ball. Press the dough ball while turning a few times to incorporate all the flour in.
4. Wrap in plastic cling film and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.

To assemble:

1. Preheat oven to 400F/200C.
2. Remove cling film from the dough and flatten with a rolling pin on a floured surface and shape into a log.
3. Cut a piece and form into a ball (1-inch in diameter).
4. Flatten on a surface and roll out thinly into a round shape.
5. Put a heaping tablespoon of the filling on the rolled out dough.
6. Pull one end or half of the dough over the other forming a half circle shape.
7. Seal edges by pinching by hand or with the tines of a fork while cutting excess dough in the process. Repeat with the rest of the dough and filling.
8. Arrange on a lightly greased baking sheet and brush tops with egg was (1 egg beaten with 1 tsp. milk)
9. Bake in oven for 20-25 minutes. Remove and serve warm or cold.

* Note 1: you may also deep-fry instead of baking.
* Note 2: crust recipe is adapted from English Patis