Jalapeño Tequeño Poppers

Jalapeño Tequeño Poppers

• Ingredients

1

cup

whole wheat flour

1

cup

all purpose flour

1/4

cup

butter, softened

1

large egg yolk

1

teaspoon

sugar

1/2

teaspoon

salt

1/2

cup

water

8

ounces

queso blanco, cut in 1 inch cubes

6

fresh jalapeños, tops removed

Directions

Step 1

In bowl of stand mixer with hook attachment mix flour, butter, egg yolk, sugar, salt and water.

Step 2

Knead dough on speed 2 until it separates from bowl. Remove dough from bowl and manually knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth, about 2 minutes.

Step 3

Cut dough in half and cover. Roll out one half of dough until 1/8 inch thin on a lightly floured surface.

Step 4

Cut dough into 3-inch squares.

Step 5

Cut jalapeños in half, then in half again, until you have four similarly sized slices. Cut the slices into 1-inch portions. Pieces that are too small will be minced.

Step 6

Using one square of dough at a time, place a 1-inch slice of jalapeño in center. Top with a cube of queso blanco and finish off with a sprinkling of minced jalapeño.

Step 7

Lift right and left sides of square up and pinch together to seal. Repeat with top and bottom sides. Pinch all openings closed to seal.

Step 8

Repeat this process with remaining dough.

Step 9

Heat 1-inch of oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry poppersin batches, flipping after 30 seconds, until crispy and golden on both sides.

Step 10

With a slotted spoon remove poppers and drain on paper towels.

Step 11

Serve