Sopaipillas (fried biscuit puffs)

Yield: 1 Servings

Measure Ingredient
2 cups All-purpose flour
1 tablespoon Baking powder
½ teaspoon Salt
1 tablespoon Shortening
⅔ cup Lukewarm water
\N \N Fat for frying
\N \N Honey or sugar and cinnamon

source: Better homes and Gardens Mexican Cookbook Stir together flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in the shortening till mixture resembled cornmeal. Gradually add the water,stirring with a fork (dough will be crumbly). Turn onto floured surface, knead into a smooth ball. Divide dough in half;let stand 10 minutes. Roll each half into a 12½ x 10 inch rectangle. Cut into 2 ½ inch squares (do not reroll or patch dough). Fry a few at a time in deep hot fat (425 deg f) till golden.

Drain on paper toweling. Serve with Honey or roll in sugar-cinnamon mixture. Makes 40

Posted to Recipe Archive - 22 Dec 96 submitted by: LeiG@...

Date: Sun, 22 Dec 96 0:01:50 EST

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