Pumpkin Empanadas (Turnovers)

Name: Pumpkin Empanadas (Turnovers)
Ingredients: For Dough:; 3 cups flour; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 cup shortening; 1 large egg, beaten; 3/4 cup water; 1/2 cup fine sugar; 1/2 teaspoon anise seeds; For Filling:; 1 large can pumpkin (not pie filling), about 4 cups; 1 cup piloncillo or dark brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 3 tablespoon butter; You will also need:; 3/4 cup of sugar, plus 2 tablespoons of cinnamon, set aside

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INGREDIENTS

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For Dough:

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3 cups flour

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1 tsp. baking powder

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1 teaspoon baking soda

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1/2 tsp. salt

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1 teaspoon cinnamon

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1 cup shortening

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1 large egg, beaten

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3/4 cup water

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1/2 cup fine sugar

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1/2 teaspoon anise seeds

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For Filling:

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1 large can pumpkin (not pie filling), about 4 cups

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1 cup piloncillo or dark brown sugar

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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

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3 tablespoon butter

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You will also need:

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3/4 cup of sugar, plus 2 tablespoons of cinnamon, set aside

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