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As empanadas fry, they get hot inside. Pressure builds up. If an empanada’s edges are not sealed properly, the empanada could break open and lose its filling. To prevent this, cooks fold the dough carefully. They press and pinch around the edges. That way, the filling will stay inside.
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Making Connections
Text-to-Self
Would you rather eat a dessert empanada or a traditional empanada? Why?
Text-to-Text
Have you read books about other foods that are fried? How are those foods similar to empanadas? How are they different?
Text-to-World
Why do you think empanadas in different parts of the world have different ingredients?
Teacher Resources
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