Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
- 3/4 cup warm water
- oil for frying
- honey for drizzling
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Add in the vegetable shortening and warm water, then knead the dough until smooth.
- Cover the dough and let it rest for about 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick and cut into squares.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the squares until they puff up and turn golden brown.
- Remove and drain on paper towels, then drizzle with honey before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top before serving.
- Make sure the oil is hot enough so the sopapillas puff up when they hit the oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg