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Abuelo's Sopapillas Recipe
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Abuelo's Sopapillas Recipe

Abuelo's Sopapillas are light and crispy Mexican pastries, deep-fried to a golden brown and served warm, typically drizzled with honey or dusted with cinnamon sugar for a sweet finish. Make our Abuelo's Sopapillas Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Sopapillas will taste just like Abuelo's.
Prep Time30 minutes
Active Time10 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Sweet
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Abuelo's, Deep Fried, Dessert
Yield: 12 Sopapillas

Ingredients

  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Shortening
  • 1/3 cup Warm Water
  • Oil for frying
  • Honey to finish, optional
  • Confectioners' Sugar to finish, optional
  • Ice Cream to serve, optional

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, add flour, baking powder and salt. Mix well.
  • Cut in shortening until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
  • Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until a loose ball forms (dough will be crumbly).
  • Place dough ball onto a lightly floured surface. Knead dough for 3 minutes or until smooth.
  • Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Roll out into a 12 x 10-inch rectangle.
  • Cut into 12 squares with a knife or cut into 12 circles using a round biscuit cutter.
  • Pour oil into a deep fryer, to a depth of 2 inches. Heat to 375°F.
  • When oil is hot and shimmering, place prepared sopapillas into hot oil and fry for 1 to 2 minutes on each side.
  • Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Keep warm.
  • Drizzle with honey and/or dust with confectioners' sugar, if desired.
  • Serve by themselves or with ice cream, if desired.

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