Homemade Sopapillas

Ingredients

• 2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp vegetable shortening (Melted or softened)
• 0.75 cup warm water (Add gradually; exact amount may vary)
• 4 cup vegetable oil (For deep-frying; not all oil will be absorbed)
• 0.5 cup honey (For serving)
• 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon (Optional, for serving)

Steps

1. 1

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.

2. 2

   Add the shortening and rub it into the dry ingredients with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3. 3

   Pour in the warm water gradually, stirring until a soft dough forms. Add only enough water to bring the dough together; it should be pliable rather than sticky.

4. 4

   Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 3 minutes, until smooth. Cover and let it rest for 15 minutes so the dough relaxes.

5. 5

   Roll the dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Trim the edges if desired, then cut the dough into approximately 3-inch squares or rectangles.

6. 6

   Pour the vegetable oil into a deep, heavy saucepan or Dutch oven and heat it to 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer if possible; the oil should be hot enough that a small piece of dough bubbles immediately without scorching.

7. 7

   Carefully add a few pieces of dough to the hot oil without crowding the pan. Fry for about 1 to 2 minutes per side, turning once, until the sopapillas puff and become evenly golden brown.

8. 8

   Transfer the fried sopapillas to a paper-towel-lined plate or wire rack to drain. Repeat with the remaining dough, allowing the oil to return to 350°F between batches.

9. 9

   Serve the sopapillas warm, drizzled with honey and optionally sprinkled with cinnamon.

Notes

The provided source contained only a title and hashtags, not a visible ingredient list or instructions. This recipe is a traditional reconstruction. Do not overcrowd the oil, or the sopapillas may cook unevenly and fail to puff. Nutrition estimates include the frying oil as purchased; actual consumed oil will be substantially lower.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• fried
• Mexican
• Tex-Mex
• vegetarian
• sweet
• snack
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