Sopaipillas

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1/2 cup warm water

Recipe

• 1 in a lrg mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt & sugar. stir till blended.
• 2 stir in oil, cream & water. knead to make a soft dough.
• 3 turn out onto a lightly floured surface. knead lightly. dough will be sticky. cover w/dish cloth & let rest for 30 minutes.
• 4 heat about 3 in of oil in a heavy saucepan or deep fryer to 375°.
• 5 roll dough into a rectangle about 12x9 in & 1/8-in thick. cut into 3-in squares.
• 6 carefully add squares to the hot oil, 2-3 at a time. use a fork to press down into the oil so they will puff. fry till golden brown (turning once) & drain well.