Empadinhas

For the Filling

2tablespoonsOlive Oil

1small onion, diced

1tomato, diced

1/2cupgreen olives, diced

2cupschicken breast, cooked and shredded

1cupcooked mushrooms, diced

2tablespoonsdiced flat leaf parsle

1teaspoonall-purpose flour

1cupheavy cream

*Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Shells

8cupsall-purpose flour

18ouncesmargarine

4eggs

2egg yolks, for brushing tops

*salt to taste

Step 1To prepare the filling, saute oil, onion, tomato and olives for 5 minutes.

Step 2Add the shredded chicken, mushrooms, salt, pepper, and parsley. Let the mixture cook for another 10 minutes.

Step 3Dissolve the flour in the cream and mix it into the pot, stirring until thickened.

Step 4Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 5To prepare the shells, preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Step 6Mix dough ingredients until smooth.

Step 7Press a thin layer of dough into mini pie pans to form cups.

Step 8Put the filling inside just short of the rim and cover with the remaining dough.

Step 9Use a pastry brush to apply the egg yolks and bake for 30 minutes.

Step 10Remove and cool for at least 10 minutes before removing from the pans.

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