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. Sopapillas are common in Hispanic culture and are a favorite among many Hispanic cuisines.

A Mexican fried pastry originating in regions of northern Mexico and the southwestern United States. Sopapilla, which is considered to be a quick bread in some recipes and a pastry in others, is deep-fried to create a puffed up, crispy outer texture that is airy and open on the inside.

Ingredients for Sopapilla 

Five Ingredients:

All-purpose Flour

Baking Powder

Salt

Cinnamon Sugar(optional)

Shortening

How to Make Sopapilla

• In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. 
• Cut in shortening. Stir in water; mix until dough is smooth. 
• Lightly flour a flat surface and knead the dough for 3-5 minutes. (Kneading the dough is very important...don't skip this step )

• 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
• 4 tablespoons shortening
• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• Cooking oil for frying
• Toppings: Cinnamon sugar, honey or powdered sugar (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in shortening. Stir in water; mix until dough is smooth.
2.  Lightly flour a flat surface and knead the dough for 3-5 minutes. (Kneading the dough is very important, don't skip it)
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.