Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp vegetable shortening
- 3/4 cup warm water
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Honey or powdered sugar for serving
Instructions
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add warm water to form a soft dough.
- Knead dough lightly on a floured surface for 2 minutes.
- Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into squares or triangles.
- Heat oil to 375°F and fry sopaipillas until puffed and golden, about 1-2 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm with honey or powdered sugar.
Notes
- Make sure oil is hot enough for frying to prevent greasy sopaipillas.
- Work in small batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sopaipilla
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg