Sopapilla Little Pillows Food

SOPAIPILLAS

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Light, crispy pastry puffs, sopaipillas are a sweet way to round out a spicy meal. They make a nice winter dessert served warm and topped with honey or sugar. -Mary Anne McWhirter, Pearland, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon shortening
1/3 cup warm water
Oil for deep-fat frying
Honey, optional
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until a loose ball forms (dough will be crumbly)., On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough for 3 minutes or until smooth. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Roll out into a 12x10-in. rectangle. Cut into 12 squares with a knife or cut into 12 circles using a round biscuit cutter. , In a deep-fat fryer, heat 2 in. oil to 375°. Fry sopaipillas for 1-2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels; keep warm. If desired, serve with honey and/or dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

REAL SOPAPILLAS

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Sopapillas for any occasion. Serve hot with honey, or your own tostados recipe.

Provided by Leaz

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons shortening
1 ½ cups warm water
2 quarts oil for frying

Steps:

In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt and shortening. Stir in water; mix until dough is smooth. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes.
Roll out on floured board until 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick. Cut into 3 inch squares. Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 127.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

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