Sopapillas

Sopapillas
Submitted by: Ellin
Rated: 4 out of 5 by 20 members
Prep Time: 15 MinutesCook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 35 MinutesYields: 16 servings
"This light and tender fry bread dessert hails from Mexico. Roll in cinnamon sugar immediately after frying, or try drizzling with honey."
INGREDIENTS:
8 cups shortening for frying
4 cups unbleached all-purpose
flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons shortening
1 cup water
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup white sugar
DIRECTIONS:
1.
Heat 8 cups shortening in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2.
In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in 2 tablespoons shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually stir in water just until dough pulls together. Divide dough into 4 pieces and form each piece into a ball. Roll the balls into 8 inch diameter circles. Cut each one into 8 wedges. In a large bowl, mix together the cinnamon and sugar. Set aside.
3.
Fry the wedges until they puff up and turn light brown. Drain briefly, roll in the cinnamon sugar and serve hot.
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