Sopaipillas (fried Biscuit Puffs)
| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 1 | Servings | ||
INGREDIENTS
| 2 | c | All-purpose flour |
| 1 | T | Baking powder |
| 1/2 | t | Salt |
| 1 | T | Shortening |
| 2/3 | c | Lukewarm water |
| Fat for frying | ||
| Honey or sugar and cinnamon |
INSTRUCTIONS
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
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 1033
Calories From Fat: 136
Total Fat: 15.3g
Cholesterol: 7.2mg
Sodium: 2630.5mg
Potassium: 270.5mg
Carbohydrates: 194.6g
Fiber: 6.8g
Sugar: <1g
Protein: 25.8g