Savory Pastries Filled with Chicken (Empanadas)

Yield: 24 Servings
Categories: Poultry, Appetizers, Mexico
THE DOUGH
14ozUnbleached all-purpose flour
2ozFine cake flour; or cornstarch
3/4tsSalt
6ozLard; (pork) at room temp
2ozSolid vegetable shortening
1ozUnsalted butter
1tbWater; up to 2
3Whole eggs; plus
3Egg yolks
3tbOr more melted lard; for brushing
THE FILLING
1tbSafflower oil
1/4smWhite onion; chopped
2Chiles serranos; or any fresh hot green chiles, finely chopped
1lg(1/2-lb) tomato; peeled and chopped
1/2cZucchini; cubed and cooked
1/2cCarrots; cooked and cubed
2 1/2cPoached chicken; finely chopped (3/4 lb. skinned and boned)
1/2tsSalt; or to taste
Freshly gound black pepper
THE TOPPING
2ozGranulated sugar
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