Description
Sopaipillas are delightful, fluffy pastries that are perfect for dipping in honey or enjoying with savory dishes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
- 3/4 cup warm water
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Honey (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Mix well to ensure all dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Add the vegetable shortening to the dry ingredients and mix with your fingers or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add the warm water to the mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour as needed.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently for about 2-3 minutes until smooth. Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- After resting, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into squares or triangles, about 3 inches in size.
- In a deep skillet or pot, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot (around 350°F).
- Carefully drop the cut dough pieces into the hot oil, a few at a time, and fry until they puff up and turn golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the sopaipillas from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with honey drizzled on top or on the side for dipping.
Notes
- For a sweeter twist, sprinkle cinnamon sugar on the sopaipillas right after frying.
- To make them savory, try adding a pinch of garlic powder to the dough for a unique flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sopaipilla
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg