Sunset Mexican Cookbook/1969

Puffy Fried Bread (Sopaipillas)

Servings Prep. Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
4 dozen N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
4 cups regular all-purpose flour 1-1/4 teaspoons salt 3 teaspoons baking powder
3 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons shortening milk (about 1-1/4 cups)
salad oil for deep frying



1 Sift flour, measure, and sift again with the salt, baking powder, and sugar. Cut in the shortening, and add milk to make a soft dough just firm enough to roll. Cover bowl and let dough stand for 30 to 60 minutes; then roll 1/4 inch thick on lightly floured board and cut in diamond-shaped pieces.
2 Heat about 1 inch of oil in a frying pan to about 375 to 380 F. Add a few pieces at a time; turn at once so they will puff evenly, then turn back to brown both sides. Drain on paper toweling. Serve with butter.

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