Sopaipillas

12 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
4 cups Flour
1 tablespoon Baking powder
2 teaspoons Sugar
1½ teaspoon Salt
¼ cup Shortening or lard
1¼ cup Water or more if needed

Directions

Sift dry ingredients together. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Add water and mix until holds together. Knead 10-15 times until dough forms a smooth ball. Cover and let set for 20 minutes. Divide dough into two parts. Roll dough to ⅛" thickness on lightly floured board. Cut into 3" squares or triangles. Do not allow to dry; cover those waiting to fried. When ready to fry, turn upside down so that surface on bottom while resting is on top when frying. Fry in 3" hot oil until golden brown, turning once. Add only a few at a time to maintain proper temperature. Drain on paper towels.

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