Sopaipillas (Mexican dessert)
By
Melissa Turner
@Mlturner908
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Tender warm pillows of fried dough, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar and drizzled with honey.
Rating:
★★★★★ 6 votes
Comments:
Serves:
Makes 1 dozen
Prep:
15 Min
Cook:
5 Min
Method:
Deep Fry
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
How to Make Sopaipillas (Mexican dessert)
- 1Combine the dry ingredients and then cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until mixture holds together
- 2On a floured surface knead dough for about 2 mins until smooth. Cover at let stand for 5 mins.
- 3Roll out to about 1/4 inch thickness and cut into 2 1/2 in triangles
- 4heat 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.
