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Sopaipillas - 1

Cuisine: Mexican
Courses: Dessert
Serves: 6 people

Recipe Ingredients

1 cup 62g / 2.2ozAll-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons 7.5mlBaking powder
1/4 teaspoon 1.3mlSalt
1 tablespoon 15mlShortening
1/3 cup 78mlWarm water
  Cooking oil - for deep-fat frying
  Honey - optional
  Confectioners' sugar - optional

Recipe Instructions

In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Gradually add water, stirring with a fork. The dough will be crumbly. On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough for 3 minutes or until smooth. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Roll out into a 12x10" rectangle. Cut into 12 squares. In a deep-fat fryer, heat 2" of oil to 375F.

Fry sopaipillas for 1-2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels, keep hot in a warm oven. Serve with honey or dust with confectioners' sugar, if desired.

Source:
Taste of Home Magazine, Dec/Jan '94, p. 36

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