Vegan Empanada Pastry

🥘 Ingredients

• cold coconut oil 1 ¾ cups
• all-purpose flour 4 cups
• granulated sugar 1 Tbsp
• baking powder 2 tsp
• salt 1 ½ tsp
• ice water 1 cup
• apple cider vinegar 4 tsp

1. 1

   Using the shredder attachment on a food processor , shred the cold coconut oil . Transfer the shredded oil to a bowl , cover, and refrigerate.
2. 2

   Over a large bowl , sift together the all-purpose flour , granulated sugar , baking powder , and salt .
3. 3

   Place the bowl in the freezer for 15 minutes .
4. 4

   In a food processor, add the flour mixture and coconut oil and pulse until just combined. With the processor running, add the ice water and apple cider vinegar until a loose dough forms.
5. 5

   Turn the dough out onto a clean surface and use your hands to press the dough into a ball.
6. 6

   Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces (about 3 ounces each) and roll each one into a ball.
7. 7

   Use a tortilla press or rolling pin to flatten the balls into roughly 6 inch circles.
8. 8

   Place the dough circles between layers of parchment or plastic wrap and chill until ready to use.