Title: Sopaipillas (Fried Biscuit Puffs)
Categories: None
Yield: 1 Servings

2 c All-purpose flour
1 tb Baking powder
1/2 ts Salt
1 tb Shortening
2/3 c Lukewarm water
Fat for frying
Honey or sugar and cinnamon

source: Better homes and Gardens Mexican Cookbook

Stir together flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in the shortening till
mixture resembled cornmeal. Gradually add the water,stirring with a fork
(dough will be crumbly). Turn onto floured surface, knead into a smooth
ball. Divide dough in half;let stand 10 minutes. Roll each half into a 12
1/2 x 10 inch rectangle. Cut into 2 1/2 inch squares (do not reroll or
patch dough). Fry a few at a time in deep hot fat (425 deg f) till golden.
Drain on paper toweling. Serve with Honey or roll in sugar-cinnamon
mixture. Makes 40

Posted to Recipe Archive - 22 Dec 96

submitted by: LeiG@aol.com

Date: Sun, 22 Dec 96 0:01:50 EST