Sopapillas

Name: Sopapillas
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 Dozen, 24 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 1 1/2 cups warm water; 4 cups oil; 1/4 cup white sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon; 1/2-1 teaspoon chili powder

Submitted by mandiarnel

"Sopapillas are a light, pillowy pastry that is deep fried. They can be rolled in cinnamon sugar or left plain. Serve them with honey while they are hot."

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 9
Yields:: 2 Dozen
Serves:: 24

ingredients

4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ cup unsalted butter
1 ¹⁄₂ cups warm water
4 cups oil
¹⁄₄ cup white sugar
1 ¹⁄₂ tablespoons cinnamon
¹⁄₂ - 1 teaspoon chili powder

directions

For Sopapillas:
Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
Cut in the butter until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
Stir in the water until the dough is smooth.
Let stand for 20 minutes.
Roll out on a floured board to about 1/4 inch thick.
Cut into squares.
Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F.
Add a few of the dough squares to the hot oil - do not over crowd.
Fry until golden brown on both sides, pushing the dough under the oil occasionally.
Drain on paper towels, then roll in cinnamon sugar mixture.
Cinnamon Sugar Mixture:
Mix the ingredients and use to cover the hot sopapillas.