Sopapillas

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Sopapillas

Delicious homemade Sopapillas are fluffy, lightly crispy, and absolutely delicious dusted with powdered sugar and a drizzle of honey. They are ready in just 30 minutes and you won't believe how easy they are to make.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 Tablespoon vegetable shortening
  • 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon warm water
  • oil for frying
  • powdered sugar and honey , for serving (or cinnamon sugar)
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Instructions

  1. Make Dough: Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Add the shortening and cut it in with forks or a pastry blender. Gradually stir in water until the mixture comes together. Knead the dough in the bowl for a few minutes until smooth.
  2. Rest: Cover the bowl tightly and allow the dough to rest for 20 minutes.
  3. Heat Oil: Meanwhile, add about 1-2 inches of oil to a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  4. Roll dough into a square about 1/8-inch thick. Cut three strips vertically and horizontally to make 9 pieces.
  5. Fry: Once the oil is hot, use tongs to lay a square of dough very carefully into the hot oil. It will sink to the bottom and then begin to float to the top of the oil. Once it floats to the top, lightly spoon hot oil over the top of it as it cooks, which will help it to pillow-up. Cook for about 30 seconds and then flip to the other side and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Remove to a paper towel lined plate.
  6. Serve dusted with powdered sugar and a drizzle of honey, or sprinkled with cinnamon sugar.
  7. Store leftover sopapillas at room temperature for 1-2 days.
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Notes

  • *Recipe can easily be doubled to make more!
  • *Calories are calculated before frying.
  • Freezing Dough (recommended method): Make the dough and freeze dough in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw on the counter until it comes to room temperature, then roll out the dough and fry as instructed.
  • Freezing Fried Sopapillas: Cooled pastries can be frozen for up to 2 months. To reheat, allow them to thaw completely then bake at 300°F for about 5-8 minutes (turning halfway through) until warm.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 63kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 0.4g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.2g Sodium 200mg (8%) Potassium 15mg (0%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 0.04g (0%) Vitamin A 0.3IU (0%) Calcium 41mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 63 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 63kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Sodium 200mg 8%
Potassium 15mg 0%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 0.04g 0%
Vitamin A 0.3IU 0%
Calcium 41mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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