Description
Fluffy fried pastries perfect for breakfast or dessert, served with honey or powdered sugar.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons shortening
- 3/4 cup warm water
- Oil for frying
- Honey or powdered sugar for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the shortening and mix until the mixture becomes crumbly.
- Gradually add the warm water and knead to form a smooth dough.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick and cut it into squares or triangles.
- Heat oil in a deep pan.
- Fry the cut dough pieces in the hot oil until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Drain the fried sopaipillas on paper towels.
- Serve warm, drizzled with honey or sprinkled with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
Ensure that the oil is hot before frying and avoid overcrowding the pan for even cooking. Add a pinch of cinnamon for extra flavor if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sopaipillas
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sopaipillas, fried pastries, Mexican dessert, easy recipe, breakfast treat