Fried cheese empanadas // Ecuadorian empanadas de viento

INGREDIENTS

15 medium sizes

empanada discs

3 cups

flour

1/2 tsp

salt

1 tsp

baking powder

1 tbsp

sugar - optional if you want a hint of sweetness in the dough

1 stick

butter 4 oz

1/4 cup

tablespoons of orange juice

2/3 cup

still water add more if needed

2 1/2 cups

cheese you can use quesillo

1 cup

onion optional

1/2 cup

sugar

1 serving

oil