Sopapilla Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
Frying Ingredients
Topping Ingredients
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until evenly mixed.
- 2
Add Wet Ingredients
Add the vegetable oil and warm water to the dry ingredients. Mix with a fork or your hands until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- 4
Rest the Dough
Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Frying the Sopapillas
- 5
Heat Oil
In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. The oil should be hot but not smoking.
- 6
Roll Out Dough
After resting, divide the dough into small balls (about golf ball size). Roll each ball out on a floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness.
- 7
Fry the Sopapillas
Carefully place the rolled dough into the hot oil. Fry until puffy and golden brown, about 1-2 minutes on each side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.