Christmas Tree Basque-Style Tuna Empanadas

Name: Christmas Tree Basque-Style Tuna Empanadas
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 5
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Celebrate with these delicious Christmas tree Basque-style tuna empanadas. Shaped like a Christmas tree and garnished with cherry tomatoes and parsley for a colorful touch, these cute and festive hand pies feature a mouthwatering tuna stuffing packed with the traditional Christmas flavors everyone loves. You must try these pastries!

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 08-12-2017

Preparation

40 mins

15 mins

Low

Preheat oven to 356 ºF. In a mixer, combine flour, water, salt, egg, butter, and baking powder. Mix until a dough is formed. Let sit for 20 minutes and set aside. On a floured surface, roll out dough with a rolling pin until it is 0.1-inch thick. Using cookie cutters, cut Christmas trees, circles, and stars. Place dough Christmas trees on a baking sheet. Add Basque-style tuna on top. Brush Christmas tree edges with egg. Place a dough Christmas tree on top and seal the empanada. Garnish with circles and stars. Brush empanadas with egg and bake for 15 minutes. Serve Christmas Basque-style tuna empanadas immediately and garnish with cherry tomatoes and parsley.