Recipe: Sopaipillas

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From: Mickey,Mo.

Sopaipillas
Makes about 3 dozen

4 cups all purpose flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
2 tsp. salt
1/4 cup shortening
1 1/3 cup milk or water
vegetable oil

Mix flour, baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl. Cut in shortening, add milk and mix to make a soft dough. Knead till smooth, about 5 minutes. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.

Divide into 4 portions; keeping covered except when rolling out. Roll each portion 1/8 inch thick, cut into nine 4 by 2 inch pieces. Cover while rolling and cutting remaining dough.

Heat 1 inch of oil in a heavy fry pan or deep fryer at 375 degrees. Fry 1 or 2 at a time, turning once, till brown & puffy, 4-5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Spicy Sopaipillas: Dust with chili powder.

Sweet Sopaipillas: Dust with powdered sugar or break apart & fill with honey.YUM!