Sopaipillas Fried Pastry 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.

SOPAIPILLAS (FRITTERS)

Steps:

• Stir together flour, baking powder, and salt; cut in shortening with a pastry blender until coarse crumbs form.
• Gradually work in the water to form a pastry-like dough. Turn onto a light floured board. Place a damp cloth over and allow to rest for 1 hour.
• In large, heavy frying pan, heat oil to 425°F Divide dough in half (you will find it easier to handle this way). Roll each ball of dough as thin as possible. Cut into 3-inch squares and fry in hot oil, pushing squares down into the oil several times so that they will puff evenly. Turn once to brown and cook until golden on both sides. Place on paper towels to drain.
• Serve warm with honey.

SOPAIPILLAS (FRIED PASTRY)

Steps:

• Combine flour and baking powder in large bowl. Cut in cream cheese with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Gradually add water, mixing after each addition until well blended. Shape into ball; knead on lightly floured surface 5 min. or until smooth and no longer sticky. Cover; let stand 10 min.
• Divide dough in half. Roll half the dough into 12x10-inch rectangle on floured surface; cut into 12 squares. Cut each square diagonally in half. Repeat with remaining dough.
• Heat 2 inches of oil in medium saucepan to 375°F on medium-high heat. Add dough pieces, in batches; cook 1 to 2 min. or until edges of sopaipillas are golden brown, turning once. Remove from pan with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.