SOPAIPILLAS (MEXICAN DESSERT)

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If you have never had sopaipillas, stop now and make this simple dessert. Every culture has some type of fried dough recipe and this is the Latin version. The fried dough puffs up nice and fluffy. Once fried, they're coated in a cinnamon sugar mixture and drizzled with honey. So simple and delicious!

Provided by Melissa Turner

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 3/4 c all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2 Tbsp shortening
2/3 c water
oil for frying
cinnamon and sugar mix (1/2 c sugar to 1 tsp of cinnamon)
honey

Steps:

  • 1. Combine the dry ingredients and then add the shortening.
  • 2. Cut in shortening until crumbly.
  • 3. Gradually add water.
  • 4. Stir with a fork until the mixture holds together.
  • 5. On a floured surface, knead the dough for about 2 mins until smooth. Cover and let stand for 5 mins.
  • 6. Roll out to about 1/4 inch thickness.
  • 7. Cut into 2 1/2 in triangles.
  • 8. Heat oil to 375 degrees in a deep fat fryer or electric skillet. Fry on both sides for 1-2 mins until golden brown and puffy.
  • 9. Remove from oil and sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar mix. Then drizzle honey over them and eat while still warm.

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