Sopaipillas (Mexican dessert)

Name: Sopaipillas (Mexican dessert)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Makes 1 dozen
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 3/4 c all purpose flour; 2 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp salt; 2 Tbsp shortening; 2/3 c water; oil for frying; cinnamon and sugar mix; honey

By Melissa Turner
@Mlturner908

Tender warm pillows of fried dough, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar and drizzled with honey.

Rating:

★★★★★ 6 votes5

Comments:

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Serves:

Makes 1 dozen

Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

5 Min

Method:

Deep Fry

Ingredients

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1 3/4 c

all purpose flour
2 tsp

baking powder
1 tsp

salt
2 Tbsp

shortening
2/3 c

water
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oil for frying
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cinnamon and sugar mix
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honey

How to Make Sopaipillas (Mexican dessert)

Step-by-Step

Combine the dry ingredients and then cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until mixture holds together
On a floured surface knead dough for about 2 mins until smooth. Cover at let stand for 5 mins.
Roll out to about 1/4 inch thickness and cut into 2 1/2 in triangles
heat oil to 375 degrees in a deep fat fryer or electric skillet and fry on both side for 1-2 mins until golden brown and puffy. Remove from oil and sprinkle with your cinnamon sugar mix, drizzle honey over them and eat while still warm.

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