Hot Sopapillas Recipe

Time1h

Serves4

Fried Sopapillas tossed in Cinnamon Sugar, drizzled with Honey and served with Ice Cream (VEG).

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Ingredients

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1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until well mixed.
2
Add Shortening
Add the vegetable shortening to the flour mixture. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3
Add Water
Gradually add warm water to the mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms. You may not need all the water, so add it slowly.
4
Knead Dough
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently for about 2-3 minutes until smooth.
5
Rest Dough
Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest for about 30 minutes at room temperature.

6
Heat Oil
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat oil over medium-high heat to about 375°F (190°C). You can test the temperature by dropping a small piece of dough into the oil; it should sizzle.
7
Roll Out Dough
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the rested dough to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into squares or triangles, about 3 inches in size.
8
Fry Sopapillas
Carefully drop a few pieces of dough into the hot oil. Fry until they puff up and turn golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

9
Prepare Cinnamon Sugar
In a small bowl, mix together granulated sugar and ground cinnamon until well combined.
10
Toss Sopapillas
While the sopapillas are still warm, toss them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated.
11
Serve
Drizzle honey over the coated sopapillas and serve warm with scoops of vanilla ice cream.