2Tbsp- 1/4 cup green salsa or 2 Tbsp canned green chiliesfinely diced
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Instructions
For the pastry, combine the first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Use a pastry cutter or fork to cut in the shortening until pea size crumbs are formed. Stir in the cold water until a dough forms, may not use it all. Chill dough for 15 minutes.
To prepare filling, mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. Set aside.
Roll dough out and cut out into 4-6” circles. Place some filling into the center of each circle, wet edges of dough with water, fold dough in half and press edges together to seal. Use a fork to crimp edges to ensure filling doesn’t leak out when baking. For a golden brown crust you can brush pastry tops with an egg wash (1 egg + 1 Tbsp water + pinch of salt).
Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 15 minutes (you can also fry them in some oil using the stovetop).
Notes
- Depending on size, makes about 24. - You could use butter instead of shortening, but since butter has more moisture in it, the pastry won't be as light and flaky.