Time
45 min
Serving
24 persons
Calories
160
Sopapillas for any occasion. Serve hot with honey, or your own tostados recipe.
Ingredients
- all-purpose flour: 4 cups
- shortening: 4 Tbsp
- baking powder: 2 tsp
- salt: 1 tsp
- warm water: 1.5 cups
- oil for frying: 2 quarts
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Stages of cooking
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Stir together flour, shortening, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in water; mix until dough is smooth. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes.
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Heat oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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Roll dough out on a floured board until 1/8- to 1/4-inch thick. Cut into 3-inch squares.
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Fry dough squares in the preheated oil until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
