Sopaipillas (Mexican Dessert)
By
Melissa Turner
@Mlturner908
8
Tender warm pillows of fried dough, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar and drizzled with honey.
Rating:
★★★★★ 6 votes5
Comments:
Serves:
Makes 1 dozen
Prep:
15 Min
Cook:
5 Min
Method:
Deep Fry
Ingredients
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1 3/4 call-purpose flour
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2 tspbaking powder
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1 tspsalt
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2 Tbspshortening
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2/3 cwater
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·oil for frying
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·cinnamon and sugar mix (1/2 c sugar to 1 tsp of cinnamon)
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·honey
How to Make Sopaipillas (Mexican Dessert)
- Combine the dry ingredients and then add the shortening.
- Cut in shortening until crumbly.
- Gradually add water.
- Stir with a fork until the mixture holds together.
- On a floured surface, knead the dough for about 2 mins until smooth. Cover and let stand for 5 mins.
- Roll out to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut into 2 1/2 in triangles.
- Heat oil to 375 degrees in a deep fat fryer or electric skillet. Fry on both sides for 1-2 mins until golden brown and puffy.
- Remove from oil and sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar mix. Then drizzle honey over them and eat while still warm.
