Description

Learn how to make sopapillas with this easy, authentic recipe! These light and airy fried pastries are golden, crisp, and traditionally served with honey. Perfect as a dessert or sweet snack that everyone will love.

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour (480g)
1/4 cup vegetable shortening (51g)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon honey (plus extra for serving)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups warm water (approximate, adjust as needed)
Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)

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Instructions

In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.

Add vegetable shortening and mix with your fingers or a pastry cutter until crumbly.

Stir in honey and gradually add warm water, mixing until a soft dough forms.

Knead dough on a floured surface for 3-5 minutes until smooth.

Cover with a damp cloth and let rest for 20 minutes.

Roll dough out to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into 3-4 inch squares or triangles.

Heat oil in a deep fryer or deep skillet to 375°F (190°C).

Fry sopapillas in batches for 1-2 minutes per side, until puffed and golden.

Drain on paper towels.

Serve warm, drizzled with honey or dusted with powdered sugar.

Notes

Make sure oil is hot enough so they puff up quickly.
Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for a few hours.
Serve with cinnamon sugar for a twist!