Sopapillas (Yeast variation)

DIRECTIONS

• Bring milk just to a boil.
• Remove from heat and let cool.
• Combine flour, salt and baking powder in medium bowl.
• Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal; make well in center.
• Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water.
• Pour in 1/2 cup of the cooled milk.
• Pour the yeast mixture into the center of dry ingredients.
• Add additional milk if necessary so the dough just holds together.
• Gather dough together and knead 15 times.
• Cover with a cloth and let stand about 10 minutes.
• Heat oil in a deep-fat fryer to 375 degrees.
• On a floured surface, roll out half the dough to a 1/4-inch sheet.
• Cut into 9 triangles and cover with a towel to keep moist.
• Repeat with the remaining dough.
• Add a few to oil at a time.
• Fry on both sides 3 to 5 minutes.
• Drain on paper toweling.