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Homemade Sopapillas

Sopapillas are light, fluffy, and perfectly sweet with a touch of honey or powdered sugar on top!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 84 kcal
Course: Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine: American , Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
  • ½ cup hot water not boiling
  • 6 cups vegetable oil for frying (48 ounces)
  • ½ cup powdered sugar for dusting
  • ¼ -½ cup honey for drizzling

Instructions

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  1. Whisk flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt together. Cut in the shortening and combine thoroughly.
  2. Add water and stir until the dough starts to come together.
  3. Sprinkle a bit of extra flour on a countertop and turn the dough out onto it.
  4. Knead it for about 5 minutes, adding a sprinkle of flour if it becomes sticky.
  5. Place the dough back in the mixing bowl, cover with a towel and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, heat oil to 350°F in a deep-frying pan over medium heat.
  7. While the oil is heating, roll the dough out to between 1/8" to 1/4" thickness
  8. Using a pizza cutter, cut the dough into 16-20 equal pieces.
  9. Carefully drop 4-5 pieces into the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side or until both sides have puffed up and turned a golden.
  10. Remove from the oil and drain them over a cookie cooling rack or a plate with a paper towel.
  11. Once cooled, sprinkle them with a bit of powdered sugar and serve with honey for drizzling.

Notes

  • For the perfect puff every time, make sure the dough is rolled out in an even width so they stay closed when they puff up.
  • Don't roll the dough too thick (they'll be doughy) or too thin (they'll be empty).
  • Make sure the oil is hot enough before dropping the dough in so it doesn't soak up the oil instead of being properly fried.
  • Fry only a few sopapillas at a time so they have enough space to move around in the fryer and can achieve maximum puffiness.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Sopapillas are so easy to make it’s a good idea to make them as you need them as they don’t store or reheat very well. However, while they may not be as puffy, they can be reheated in an oven preheated at 350°F for about 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Calories 84 (4%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 1g Sodium 74mg (3%) Potassium 64mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 84

% Daily Value*

Calories 84 4%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Sodium 74mg 3%
Potassium 64mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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