Sopapillas

Total Time: 33 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 3 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 3/4 cup water
• oil (for frying)

Recipe

• 1 sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
• 2 cut shortening in until mixture is a rough texture.
• 3 gradually add warm water.
• 4 mix to form dough.
• 5 knead until smooth.
• 6 cover and let stand for 20 minutes (this will make it easier to roll out).
• 7 start oil heating (desired temp is 375° - 400°).
• 8 on a lightly floured board, roll dough thin (between 1/4 and 1/8 inch).
• 9 cut into 3 inch squares.
• 10 fry a few at a time, turning when golden and puffed up.
• 11 drain on paper towels.
• 12 serve immediately.