Description
Learn how to make authentic Sopaipillas at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. These delicious fried dough pastries are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 2 tbsp. shortening
- ¾ cups hot water
For Frying & Serving:
- 2 cups vegetable oil
- For dusting & drizzling:
- ¼ cup confectioners sugar
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 4 tbsp. honey
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Add the shortening and integrate it well with the flour.
- Pour the hot water into the bowl, little by little. Work the dough with your fingers until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 4-5 minutes until smooth. Place the dough back in the bowl.
- Cover the dough and let it rest for at least 20 minutes. Resting helps the gluten develop.
- Knead the dough again and form it into a ball. Cut it into 4 pieces.
- Pour oil into a pot and heat to 350ºF. Roll the dough into balls, flatten, and cut into triangles.
- Carefully fry the sopapillas until golden on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
- Dust with sugar and cinnamon, then drizzle with honey to serve.
Notes
- For an extra touch, serve with Piloncillo syrup.
- Ensure oil is at the right temperature for frying.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sopapilla
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: authentic sopaipillas, sopaipillas recipe, Mexican dessert, fried dough pastries
