Poncho’s Mexican Buffet Sopapillas
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Poncho’s Mexican Buffet Sopapillas
Description
This recipe for Poncho’s Mexican Buffet Sopapillas starts with a dough combining all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, sugar, shortening, and milk to a soft consistency. After allowing the dough to rest for 30 to 60 minutes, it is rolled out to a quarter inch thickness and cut into diamond shapes.
Fried in approximately one inch of hot vegetable oil at 375°F, the dough pieces are quickly turned to enable even puffing and browning on both sides. The frying yields sopapillas that are light, puffy, and slightly crisp on the outside with a tender interior.
Sopapillas are commonly enjoyed sprinkled with cinnamon sugar and drizzled with honey for sweetness. They work as a dessert or a snack with a pleasant combination of textures and mild sweetness.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons shortening
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Sift flour, measure, and sift again with the salt, baking powder, and sugar. Cut in the shortening, and add milk to make a soft dough just firm enough to roll. Cover bowl and let dough stand for 30 to 60 minutes; then roll 1/4 inch thick on lightly floured board and cut in diamond-shaped pieces.
- Heat about 1 inch of oil in a frying pan to about 375 degrees. Add a few pieces at a time, so that you do not cool the oil too quickly. Turn at once so they will puff evenly, then turn back to brown both sides. Drain on paper towels.
- You may want to sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar before eating. Serve with honey.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 475 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 475kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 72g | 24% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 510mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 358mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 80IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 157mg | 16% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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