Sopapilla Recipe

     

A sopapilla is a crispy, deep-fried pastry that can be covered with honey, powdered sugar, or syrup. Perfect for the Holidays, or any special occasion.

Stir in water; mix until dough is smooth. Kneading the dough is very important to make sopapillas. Lightly flour a flat surface and knead the dough for 3-5 minutes. 

Roll out on floured board until 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick. Cut into 3-5 inch squares. 

Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Powder Sopapilla with powder sugar, cinnamon sugar, or drizzle with honey

 

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Easy Sopapilla Recipe
Author: The Busy Abuelita (Eunice Huerta)
Preparation Time: 35 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Servings: 16 sopapillas

A sopapilla is a crispy, deep-fried pastry that can be covered with honey, powdered sugar, or syrup. Perfect for the Holidays, or any special occasion.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 4 tablespoons shortening
• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• Cooking oil for frying

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Cut in shortening. Stir in water; mix until dough is smooth.
2. Kneading the dough is very important to make sopapillas. Lightly flour a flat surface and knead the dough for 3-5 minutes.
3. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes. Place a towel over rolls to keep the dough from drying out.
4. Roll out on floured board until 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick
5. Cut into 3-inch squares. Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Fry* until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
6. Hint:*Flip sopapilla the first 3-4 seconds you place it in the fryer and flip again, this will help dough puff up.
7. Sprinkle with powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar.