Recipe Details

Summary

Name: Sopaipillas

Category: Breads

4 c Flour

2 ts Sugar

1/4 c Shortening or lard

1 tb Baking powder

1 1/2 ts Salt

1 1/4 c Water or more if needed

Sift dry ingredients together. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Add water

and mix until holds together. Knead 10-15 times until dough forms a smooth

ball. Cover and let set for 20 minutes. Divide dough into two parts. Roll

dough to 1/8" thickness on lightly floured board. Cut into 3" squares or

triangles. Do not allow to dry; cover those waiting to fried. When ready to

fry, turn upside down so that surface on bottom while resting is on top

when frying. Fry in 3" hot oil until golden brown, turning once. Add only a

few at a time to maintain proper temperature. Drain on paper towels.