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.

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.

SOPAPILLAS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Using hands, mix in water to make a smooth dough. Knead lightly on a floured surface. Cut dough into 12 pieces, and shape into round balls. Cover, and set aside.
• Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into thin circles. Cut each circle into triangles. Fry in hot oil, until golden brown, turning when dough puffs. Remove, and drain well on paper towels.