Sopaipillas
Light, crispy pastry puffs, sopaipillas are a sweet way to round out a spicy meal. They make a nice winter dessert served warm and topped with honey or sugar. —Mary Anne McWhirter, Pearland, Texas
6-8 ServingsPrep: 15 min. + standing Cook: 25 min.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon shortening
- 1/3 cup warm water
- Oil for deep-fat frying
- Honey, optional
- Confectioners' sugar, optional
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in
- shortening until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Gradually add water,
- tossing with a fork until a loose ball forms (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 12-in. x
- 10-in. rectangle. Cut into 12 squares with a knife or cut into 12
- circles using a round biscuit cutter.
- In a deep-fat fryer, heat 2 in. of oil to 375°. Fry sopaipillas
- for 1-2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels; keep warm.
- Serve with honey and/or dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.
- Yield: 6-8 servings.