Easy Golden Sopapillas
These easy golden sopapillas are a quick and delightful dessert, perfect for any sweet craving. Light, fluffy, and fried to golden perfection, they're optionally garnished with powdered sugar and honey.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Pastry blender or fork
- Heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven
- Pizza cutter or sharp knife
- Slotted spoon or spider
- Paper Towels
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 tablespoons shortening
- 0.5 cup warm water
- 3 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
Optional Garnish
- powdered sugar
- honey
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, gently whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the shortening to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry blender or a fork to cut it in until the mixture is crumbly and well combined.
- Slowly stir in the warm water until a soft dough begins to form.
- Knead the dough right in the bowl for about 2 to 3 minutes until it feels smooth and pliable. Be careful not to overwork it.
- Place the dough in a clean bowl, cover it tightly with plastic wrap, and let it rest for 15 minutes. This makes it easier to roll.
- While the dough rests, pour the vegetable oil into a heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven, ensuring it's about 2 inches deep. Heat the oil to a temperature of 350°F to 360°F.
- Turn the rested dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll it into a rectangular shape, approximately 9 by 12 inches.
- Using a pizza cutter or a sharp knife, cut the dough into 12 equal squares or rectangles. Feel free to adjust the size if you prefer smaller or larger sopapillas.
- Carefully place the dough pieces into the hot oil in batches, making sure not to overcrowd your pan. Fry each sopapilla for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until they puff up beautifully and turn a lovely golden brown.
- Using a slotted spoon or spider, remove the fried sopapillas and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
- If you like, sprinkle with powdered sugar and drizzle with honey while they are still warm. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Information per serving: Calories: 112kcal, Total Carbs: 12g (Net Carbs: 11.6g), Fats: 6g, Protein: 2g.
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