Sopapillas Recipe
Fluffy pastries, lightly fried and topped with pure honey, powder sugar, and cinnamon.
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Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
Frying and 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 well blended.
- 2
Incorporate Shortening
Add the shortening to the flour mixture. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix it in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 3
Add Water
Slowly add the warm water to the mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms. You may need to adjust the amount of water slightly depending on the humidity.
- 4
Knead
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 2-3 minutes until smooth. Cover with a clean cloth and let rest for 30 minutes.
Frying and Serving
- 5
- 6
Roll Out Dough
Divide the rested dough into small pieces (about the size of a golf ball). Roll each piece out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
- 7
Fry Sopapillas
Carefully place the rolled dough into the hot oil, frying a few at a time. Cook for about 1-2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and puffed up.
- 8
Drain and Cool
Use a slotted spoon to remove the sopapillas from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- 9
Add Toppings
While still warm, drizzle the sopapillas with honey, then sprinkle with powdered sugar and ground cinnamon to taste. Serve immediately.
