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Sopapillas

This Sopapillas is puffy fried dough pillows drizzled with honey and cinnamon sugar. Keeping the oil at the right temperature is what separates crisp, greaseless results from soggy ones.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 20 min Additional: 20 min Total: 45 min

45Minutes

4Servings

4.8Rating

EasyLevel

Why you'll love this recipe

A short, straightforward ingredient list with no special equipment needed.
Built for contrast -- a crisp exterior with a tender, juicy interior.
Leftovers hold up well for lunch the next day.

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

2 cups flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp sugar
3 tbsp shortening or butter
3/4 cup warm water
oil for frying
honey and cinnamon sugar to serve

Estimated Nutrition (per serving)

465Calories

10gFat

85gCarbs

10gProtein

Estimated from the ingredients above; actual values vary by brand and exact measurements.

Method

Step 1
In a bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Rub in the shortening with your fingers until crumbly.
Step 2
Add the warm water and mix into a soft dough. Knead 2 minutes, then cover and rest 20 minutes.
Step 3
Roll the dough 1/4 inch thick and cut into squares or triangles.
Step 4
Heat 2 inches of oil in a deep pot to 375 degrees F.
Step 5
Fry a few pieces at a time, 1 to 2 minutes per side, until they puff up and turn golden. Drain on paper towels.
Step 6
While warm, drizzle with honey and dust with cinnamon sugar. Serve right away.

Cook's tips

Keep the oil between batches at the target temperature; frying too many pieces at once cools the oil and makes the coating greasy instead of crisp.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Taste and adjust the seasoning right before serving -- salt levels vary a lot between brands of broth, sauce, and canned goods.

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