Sopaipillas
Makes1 dozen
Cooking Methodfrying
CostInexpensive
Total Timeunder 1 hour
Make Ahead RecipeYes
Kid FriendlyYes
One Pot MealYes
Recipe Courseside dish, snack
Five Ingredients or LessYes
Mealdinner, lunch, snack
Moodadventurous, festive
Taste and Texturechewy, crisp, savory
Type of Dishflatbreads
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons shortening
- 1 quart vegetable oil, for frying
- Pastry wheel
- Deep fryer or deep heavy pot
Instructions
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In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles the consistency of cornmeal. Gradually blend in 2/3 cup water. Knead the dough on a clean surface for 5 minutes, or until smooth. Divide the dough into 3 equal parts. Roll out each portion of dough into a 1/8-inch thick circle. Using a pastry wheel, cut each circle into quarters. While the dough is resting, heat the oil in a deep heavy pot until it reaches 350°. Working in batches, fry the sopaipillas, turning with a slotted spoon, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until a pale golden color. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Christopher Idone
