Stuffed Sopapillas Recipes

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.

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.

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.

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.