Stuffed Sopapillas Recipes

BEEF-STUFFED SOPAIPILLAS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt and baking powder. Stir in water milk and oil with a fork until a ball forms. On a lightly floured surface, knead dough gently for 2-3 minutes. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes. Divide into four portions; roll each into a 6-1/2-in. circle. , In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry circles, one at a time, for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels., In a large skillet, cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the salt, garlic powder and pepper. In a large saucepan, combine the soup, broth, chilies and onion powder; cook for 10 minutes or until heated through. , Cut a slit on one side of each sopaipilla; fill with 1/2 cup of meat mixture. Top with cheese. Serve with sauce.

STUFFED SOPAPILLAS

Steps:

• Dissolve yeast w/water and then combine all ingredients except flour.
• Add 2 c flour and mix, it will be soupy.
• Let this rise 1 hour.
• Then mix in 3 c flour till soft but not sticky dough.
• Let rise 1 hour.
• Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness (no thinner!) on lightly floured surface to prevent sticking.
• Cut into triangles or squares about 3 inch by 3 inch.
• Let rise approx 1/2 hour.
• Deep fry in hot oil (not too hot or the outside will be brown inside doughy) to golden brown on both sides.
• When you fry them you have to bump the sides of the dough against the deep fryer. This helps make the center puff up.
• Cut one side open and stuff with taco toppings (hamburger, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, etc.).
• Frost any left overs w/maple frosting or honey and butter for dessert.

BEEF STUFFED SOPAIPILLAS

Steps:

• SOPAIPILLAS:.
• In a bowl, combine the flour, salt and baking powder.
• Stir in water, milk and oil with a fork until a ball forms.
• Gently knead dough on a lightly floured surface for 2-3 minutes.
• Cover bowl and let stand for 15 minutes.
• Divide into four portions and roll each into a 6 1/2" circle.
• Fry each circle, one at a time in oil heated to 375 degrees for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels.
• FILLING:.
• In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is brown and crumbly.
• Drain any oil.
• Stir in the salt, garlic powder and pepper.
• SAUCE:.
• In a separate saucepan, combine soup, broth, chilies and onion powder.
• Cook for 10 minutes or until heated through.
• ASSEMBLY:.
• Cut a slit in the side of each sopaipilla.
• Fill with 1/2 cup meat mixture.
• Sprinkle with cheese.
• Serve with sauce.

SOPAPILLA

Steps:

• Serving suggestions: honey, or beans, taco meat and pork, or New Mexican chili and cheese
• Mix the flour, baking powder and salt very well. Then add in the shortening and mix until well combined. Add 1 1/2 to 2 cups water and knead until you have a nice dough.
• With a rolling pin, roll out the dough to a 1/4-inch to 1/3-inch thickness and cut 4 to 5-inch squares or triangles of dough.
• Heat the oil in a large pan to 375 degrees F.
• Put the dough squares into the oil and carefully splash the tops, which will make the squares puff up. Flip and do this on the other side, until golden brown, about 1 minute per side.
• Eat warm with honey or make a stuffed sopapilla with beans, taco meat or pork, or smother with New Mexico chili and cheese and enjoy.

STUFFED SOPAPILLAS

Steps:

• 1. In a large bowl, blend together the flour baking powder, and salt. With a pastry cutter cut in the lard or shortening. Add the milk all at once, and mix the dough quickly with a fork or by hand until the dough forms a mass.
• 2. Turn the dough onto a well-floured board and begin to knead the dough by folding it in half, pushing it down, and folding again. It should take about a dozen folds to form a soft dough that is no longer sticky.
• 3. Cover the dough with a towel or plastic wrap to let it rest for approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
• 4. Divide the dough in 1/2, keeping the 1/2 you are not working with covered with plastic wrap or a towel so it does not dry out.
• 5. Roll the dough half you have chosen on a floured board with gentle strokes. Roll the dough to 1/8-inch thickness. The more you work the dough, the tougher your sopapilla will turn out. However, to keep a sopapilla well puffed after cooking, you may want to work the dough a minute or so longer.
• 6. Cut into squares and fill dough with your choice of fillers. (Hambuger, grilled chicken, cheese, beans, black olives, mushrooms, jalapenos...for example)
• 7. Use fork to press edges together forming a "pillow". Brush the whole sopapilla with olive oil and bake @350-400 until the dough is full done. JUST A NOTE...IF YOU WANT THAT BUBBLED UP LIGHT DOUGH YOU HAVE TO FRY IT. THIS DOUGH IS FLAKY AND SORT OF LIKE A BISCUIT.
• 8. Serve with guacamole, salsa, green chili sauce, sour cream, lettuce, and/or tomatoes.