Sopaipillas
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + standing Cook: 25 min.
YIELD: 1 dozen.
Light, crispy pastry puffs, sopaipillas are a sweet way to round out a spicy meal. We love to serve them warm and to top them off with honey or sugar. —Mary Anne McWhirter, Pearland, Texas
Ingredients
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon shortening
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1/3 cup warm water
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Oil for deep-fat frying
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Optional: Confectioners' sugar and honey
Directions
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1.
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).
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2.
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-in. rectangle. Cut into 12 square shapes with a knife or cut into 12 circles using a round biscuit cutter.
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3.
In a deep-fat fryer, heat 2 in. oil to 375°. Fry sopaipillas for 1-2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels; keep warm. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar and/or serve with honey.
Nutrition Facts
1 sopaipilla: 57 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 109mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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