Description
Sopapillas for any occasion. Serve hot with honey, or your own tostados recipe.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons shortening
- 1 ½ cups warm water
- 2 quarts oil for frying
Instructions
- Stir together flour
- shortening
- baking powder
- and salt in a large bowl. Stir in water; mix until dough is smooth. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Roll dough out on a floured board until 1/8- to 1/4-inch thick. Cut into 3-inch squares.
- Fry dough squares in the preheated oil until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Servings: 24