Sopapillas
Add something sweet to Taco Tuesdays with this recipe for sopapillas, a fried Mexican treat that can be draped in sauces, sugars, and spices for every taste.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp coarse salt
- 1/4 cup butter melted, or vegetable shortening
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- Canola oil It needs to be enough to fill 3 – 4 inches of the bottom of the pot.
The Optional Toppings:
- Chocolate sauce, chocolate crumble, honey, maple syrup, powdered sugar or cinnamon and sugar.
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the ingredients together until it forms a smooth ball. Do not over-mix (once it comes together, you can stop mixing). If you are using butter, melt it beforehand. If you are using shortening, the warm water will melt it as you mix it together.
- Allow the dough to rest for 20 – 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Sprinkle a thin layer of flour on a smooth surface and roll out the dough to ¼ inch thick. With a sharp knife, cut rectangles out of the dough.
- Heat the oil in a pot over MEDIUM heat at 375°F. You want the dough to sizzle when it goes in. It takes 4 minutes to brown and cook in the center. Flip halfway through (about 2 minutes). Once they are cooked, place them in a bowl lined with a paper towel and allow them to drain, then serve with your favorite toppings.
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