Saturday, September 12, 2009

Sopapillas


2 Cups Flour
1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1 Tablespoon Shortening
2/3 Cup Water, Warm

Stir flour, baking powder, salt. Cut in the shortening till the mixture resembles corn meal. Gradually add the water, stirring with a fork. (Dough will be Crumbly.)

Turn onto a floured surface, kneed into a smooth ball. Divide dough in half let stand 10 minutes. Roll each half in to a 12 1/2 inch X 10 inch Rectangle. Cut into 2 1/2 inch squares (Do not re roll or patch dough) Fry a few at a time in deep hot fat (425 degrees) until golden.

Drain on paper toweling. Serve with honey or in sugar-cinnamon mixture.

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