Sopaipillas (Latin American Fried Dough)
Medium
🌮 Tex-mexServings
About 48 quarter wedges
Ingredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
1
2 cups all-purpose flour
2
2 tsp salt
3
2 tsp baking powder
4
¼ cup shortening
5
1½ cup warm water
6
Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
1
Combine ingredients and knead into a round ball.
2
Cover with a towel and let set for 10–20 minutes.
10–20 minutes
3
Break dough into 2–3 inch balls. Roll out each ball so that it is 8–12 inches in diameter. Cut into quarters.
4
Deep fry in hot oil until golden brown. Turn once.
5
Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with mixture of sugar and cinnamon.
6
Serve warm plain or drizzled with honey or strawberry syrup.