Sopaipillas

Name: Sopaipillas
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 12 Sopaipillas, 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 1/2 cup warm water

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Recipe by twissis

Sopaipillas are fried Mexican pastries that are eaten for breakfast or dessert, usually w/honey or cinnamon sugar. They are so easy to make even if you have a ready commercial source for them & are esp fun as the finale of a Tex-Mex dinner. The source for this recipe was Diana Rattray, Southern U.S. Cuisine. (NOTE: This recipe has been corrected by my site source & those changes to the liquid ingredients are now reflected here as well.)

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READY IN: 1hr

SERVES: 12

YIELD: 12 Sopaipillas

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

2

cups flour
1

teaspoon baking powder
1

teaspoon salt
1

teaspoon sugar
2

tablespoons vegetable oil
2

tablespoons heavy cream
¹⁄₂

cup warm water

DIRECTIONS

In a lrg mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt & sugar. Stir till blended.
Stir in oil, cream & water. Knead to make a soft dough.
Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead lightly. Dough will be sticky. Cover w/dish cloth & let rest for 30 minutes.
Heat about 3 in of oil in a heavy saucepan or deep fryer to 375°.
Roll dough into a rectangle about 12x9 in & 1/8-in thick. Cut into 3-in squares.
Carefully add squares to the hot oil, 2-3 at a time. Use a fork to press down into the oil so they will puff. Fry till golden brown (turning once) & drain well.

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