Sopapillas Fried Biscuit Puffs Recipes

REAL SOPAPILLAS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt and shortening. Stir in water; mix until dough is smooth. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes.
• Roll out on floured board until 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick. Cut into 3 inch squares. Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

SOPAIPILLAS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until a loose ball forms (dough will be crumbly)., On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough for 3 minutes or until smooth. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Roll out into a 12x10-in. rectangle. Cut into 12 squares with a knife or cut into 12 circles using a round biscuit cutter. , In a deep-fat fryer, heat 2 in. oil to 375°. Fry sopaipillas for 1-2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels; keep warm. If desired, serve with honey and/or dust with confectioners' sugar.

SOPAPILLAS (FRIED BISCUIT PUFFS)

Steps:

• Stir together the first three ingredients.
• Rub the shortening into the flour until it resembles fine bread crumbs.
• Gradually add the water.
• Stir with a fork until it becomes a crumbly dough.
• Turn onto a floured surface.
• Knead into a smooth ball, divide the dough in half.
• Allow to stand for 10 minutes.
• Divide into two.
• Roll each half into a rectangle.
• Using a medium pastry cutter, cut into runds.
• Do NOT re-roll or patch dough.
• Fry a few at a time in deep hot fat 200 C, 400 F, Gas mark 6 till golden.
• Drain on a paper towel.
• Serve with honey or roll in icing sugar and cinnamon.