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
Servings - 16
Ingredients:
4 cups flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tbsp sugar
4 tbsp. shortening
1 1/2 cup warm water
Cooking oil for frying
Optional:
Honey or powder sugar
Directions:
- In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and shortening. 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.
- Cover and let stand for 20 minutes. Place a lightly wet towel over rolls to keep the dough from drying out.
- Roll out on floured board until 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick. Cut into 3-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.
*Flip sopapilla the first 3-4 seconds you place it in the fryer, and flip again, this will help dough puff up.
