Empanada Dough

Ingredients

• 1 cup masa harina
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Southwest seasonings
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lard
• 1 cup warm water

Directions

In a mixing bowl combine the masa harina, flour, cornmeal, baking powder, Southwest seasoning, salt, and pepper, mix thoroughly. Cream in the lard and add the water a little at a time, working the mixture until all is completely incorporated. Using your hands, form the dough into a log about 12 inches long by 3 inches across and refrigerate for about 20 minutes.