Sopapillas Recipe
Lightly fried Pastry Dessert coated with Cinnamon-sugar and served with Honey or Caramel.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Cinnamon Sugar
Frying
Serving
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tsp of baking powder, 1 tsp of salt, and 1 tbsp of sugar. Mix well to combine.
- 2
Add Wet Ingredients
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add 1 cup of milk, 3 tbsp of warm water, and 1 tbsp of vegetable oil. Stir until the mixture forms a soft dough.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover the dough with a kitchen towel and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Frying
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat 4 cups of vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Roll Out the Dough
After resting, roll the dough out to about 1/8 inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut into squares or triangles (about 2-3 inches in size).
- 6
Fry the Dough
Carefully place a few pieces of the dough into the hot oil. Fry until they puff up and are golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 7
Mix Cinnamon Sugar
In a small bowl, mix together 1 cup of granulated sugar and 2 tbsp of ground cinnamon.
- 8
Serving
- 9
Serve with Honey or Caramel
Arrange the sopapillas on a serving platter and serve warm with honey or caramel sauce for dipping.
