4.7 from 9 votes
Sopapillas
If you’ve never had Sopapillas before, you are in for a treat when you try these delicious fried pastries.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
193 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil plus more, for frying
- 3/4 cup water warm
- honey for serving, optional
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the oil and warm water; stir until a dough forms.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for 3-5 minutes until smooth.
- Cover the dough with a towel and let it rest for 20 minutes.
- Divide the dough in half and roll each half to 1/8-inch thickness.
- Cut the dough into 3-inch squares.
- Heat 2 inches of oil to 375°F in a deep pan.
- Fry a few squares at a time until they puff and turn golden, about 1 minute per side.
- Use paper towels to drain them, and serve warm with honey if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
193kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
0.03g
(2%)
Sodium
276mg
(12%)
Potassium
45mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Calcium
105mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 193
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 193kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Sodium | 276mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 45mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.