Easy Sopapilla Recipe - Simple to Make at Home

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour offers more fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

Honey is a natural sweetener with additional health benefits.

Add 3 cups of all-purpose flour to a mixing bowl.

Add 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt to the bowl and stir to combine.

Add 3 tablespoons of vegetable shortening to the flour mixture and mix by hand until evenly distributed.

Gradually add 1 cup of warm water to the mixture, mixing by hand until a dough forms.

Cover the dough with a kitchen cloth and let it rest for 20 to 30 minutes.

Heat about 3 inches of vegetable oil in a large pot or fryer to 350°F.

Flour a work surface lightly and roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick.

Cut the dough into approximately 3-inch squares using a pizza cutter or knife.

Check the oil temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure it is around 350°F before frying.

Drop individual squares of dough into the hot oil without overcrowding, cooking for 1 to 2 minutes per side until golden brown.

Remove the fried sopapillas from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels.

Continue frying the remaining squares in batches, flipping them as they brown.

Serve the sopapillas warm, drizzled with honey, or rolled in a cinnamon and sugar mixture if desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens