Ugly Empanadas

I was super excited to try this recipe, but they really didn't turn out all that well. I used a premade, frozen pizza dough and had a very hard time working with it (it was overly sticky but also seemed strangely dry in spots). Instead of folding the dough over like you're supposed to for empanadas, I ended up just making 3 large ones by putting two dough layers together. These didn't look very pretty, but they still tasted alright. I'd probably give this recipe another try, but next time I'm going to make my own dough!

Empanadas

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 package refrigerated pizza dough (about 1 pound)
• Flour for the work surface
• 1 16-ounce can refried beans
• 1 1-pint container fresh salsa
• 1 8-ounce package shredded Cheddar
• Sour cream

Directions:
Heat oven to 400° F. Spread 1 teaspoon of the oil on a baking sheet. Divide the dough into 6 equal portions. Roll each into an 8-inch round on a lightly floured surface.On half of each round, spread some of the beans, then top with 1½ tablespoons of the salsa and 2 tablespoons of the cheese. Fold over the other half of each round, covering the filling, and press the curved edge with your thumb to seal. Lightly brush the tops of the empanadas with the remaining oil, then transfer to the baking sheet.

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden.