Sopapilla W/ice Cream Recipe
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Ingredients
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Sopapilla Ingredients
Ice Cream Ingredients
Method
Sopapilla Preparation
- 1
Make the Dough
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
- 2
Add Fat
Cut in the lard or shortening into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- 3
Add Water
Add warm water, a little at a time, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- 5
Rest the Dough
Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Frying and Serving
- 6
Roll Out the Dough
After resting, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick on a floured surface.
- 7
Cut and Fry
Cut the dough into squares or triangles. Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Fry the dough pieces until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- 8
- 9
Serve with Ice Cream
Serve the warm sopapillas immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
