Traditional Brazilian Chicken Empadão

These beautiful baked pies are soft, flaky, and filled with savory goodness. Perfect for dinner or snacks.

Ingredients

Dough

• 500 g all-purpose flour
• 8 g salt
• 10 g sugar
• 7 g instant yeast
• 250 ml warm milk
• 80 g butter, softened
• 1 egg

Filling

• 350 g chicken or beef, diced
• 150 g potatoes, small cubes
• 100 g onion, chopped
• 80 g carrots, diced
• 2 tbsp oil
• 5 g salt
• 3 g black pepper
• 3 g paprika
• 2 g garlic powder

For Brushing

• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tbsp milk

Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough

1. Mix flour, salt, sugar, and yeast.
2. Add warm milk, egg, and butter.
3. Knead for 10 minutes until smooth.
4. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.

2. Cook the Filling

1. Heat oil in a pan.
2. Cook onion until soft.
3. Add meat and cook well.
4. Add potatoes and carrots.
5. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
6. Cook for 10 minutes, then cool completely.

3. Shape the Pies

1. Divide dough into equal balls.
2. Roll each into circles.
3. Place dough into small pie molds or bowls.
4. Fill with the meat mixture.
5. Cover with another dough circle.
6. Seal edges decoratively like in the picture.

4. Final Proof

• Let the pies rest for 20 minutes.

5. Bake

1. Brush with egg yolk and milk mixture.
2. Bake at 180°C for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.

Tips

• Add cheese for a richer filling.
• Mushrooms work very well in the filling.
• Serve warm with soup or tea.

Approximate Total Weight