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Sopapillas Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 sopapillas
  • Category: Dessert, Snack
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This sopapillas recipe offers a delightful Mexican dessert featuring light, fluffy fried dough squares served warm with powdered sugar and honey. These golden treats are easy to make at home using simple pantry ingredients and perfect for satisfying a sweet tooth or serving as a festive snack.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons shortening or unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup warm water

For Frying and Serving

  • Vegetable oil (for frying, enough for 2-3 inches deep in the skillet)
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting)
  • Honey (for drizzling)

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt thoroughly to ensure even rising and seasoning.
  2. Incorporate Fat: Cut in the shortening or unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, which helps create a flaky texture.
  3. Add Water and Form Dough: Gradually add the warm water while mixing until a soft dough forms, soft but not sticky, ready for kneading.
  4. Knead the Dough: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for about 2–3 minutes until smooth and elastic, encouraging gluten development for good structure.
  5. Rest the Dough: Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rest for 20 minutes to relax the gluten, making it easier to roll out.
  6. Roll and Cut: Roll the dough out to about 1/4-inch thickness, then cut into approximately 3-inch squares or triangles using a pizza cutter or knife.
  7. Heat Oil: Pour vegetable oil into a deep skillet or pot to a depth of 2–3 inches and heat it to 375°F (190°C), ensuring the correct temperature for puffing and crisping without absorbing excess oil.
  8. Fry Sopapillas: Fry a few pieces at a time, turning once with tongs or a slotted spoon, until they puff up and turn golden brown on both sides, about 1 minute per side.
  9. Drain Excess Oil: Remove the fried sopapillas with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil and maintain crispness.
  10. Serve Warm: Serve the sopapillas immediately while warm, dusted generously with powdered sugar and drizzled with honey for a sweet finish. Optionally, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar for a spiced variation.

Notes

  • Sopapillas are best enjoyed immediately after frying to preserve their crispness and fluffy texture.
  • For a variation, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar instead of powdered sugar for a warm spice flavor.
  • Ensure oil temperature stays at 375°F to avoid greasy or undercooked sopapillas.
  • Use a deep, heavy-bottomed skillet or pot for consistent heat distribution during frying.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/sopapillas-recipe/