Corn Empanadas

Ingredients

• 4 ounces lard or butter, plus more for brushing tops
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt
• About 6 cups/750 grams all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
• Lard or olive oil, or a combination, for sautéing
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1/2 pound potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 cups fresh corn kernels
• 2 garlic cloves, mashed to a paste
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and ground
• 2 teaspoons chopped thyme
• Salt and pepper
• Chicken broth as necessary, or use water
• 2 red bell peppers, roasted till blackened, then peeled and diced
• 1 cup diced cooked ham or Canadian bacon (optional)
• 1/2 cup ricotta
• Large pinch of cayenne
• 2 ounces grated Gruyère cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts

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