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Homemade Sopapillas Recipe

Made with simple pantry ingredients, these Homemade Sopapillas are light, crispy, rolled in cinnamon sugar and dipped in sweet honey!

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 24 sopapillas
Calories: 206 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 4 tablespoons shortening , cut into small cubes
  • 1 ½ cups warm water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 quarts vegetable oil , for frying
  • honey , for dipping and optional

Instructions

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  1. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg in a medium bowl or bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
  2. Add cubed shortening and warm water, mixing until dough forms. Do not overmix.
  3. Cover bowl with a damp tea towel for 15 minutes to let rest.
  4. While dough rests, combine the sugar and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  5. Roll out onto a clean, lightly floured work surface. Roll to 1/8 inch thick and cut into 3-4 inch squares.
  6. Use a deep fryer thermometer, heat oil in a large saucepan to 375 degrees.
  7. Fry sopapillas 2 at a time for 1-2 minutes on each side or until lightly brown.
  8. Remove to a wire rack over a baking sheet.
  9. While still warm, but after the glisten of oil has subsided, toss in cinnamon sugar mixture.
  10. Enjoy while hot or warm and dip in honey.

Nutrition Information

Calories 206kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Sodium 99mg (4%) Potassium 56mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 8g (16%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24sopapillas

Amount Per Serving

Calories 206

% Daily Value*

Calories 206kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Sodium 99mg 4%
Potassium 56mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 8g 16%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.