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How to Make Sopapillas❤️👍❤️


Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  1. Light & Fluffy Texture : Sopapillas puff up beautifully when fried, creating a perfect balance of crispiness and softness.
  2. Customizable Sweetness : Serve them plain, with honey, or dusted with cinnamon sugar to suit your taste.
  3. Quick & Easy : Ready in under 30 minutes with just a few pantry ingredients.
  4. Kid-Friendly : Fun to make and even more fun to eat—kids will love helping (and eating)!
  5. Versatile : Enjoy them as a dessert, snack, or even alongside savory dishes like chili.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Makes 8–12 sopapillas

For the Dough:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp vegetable shortening (or softened butter)
  • 3/4 cup warm water (adjust as needed)

For Frying:

  • Vegetable oil , for deep frying

For Topping (Optional):

  • Honey , warmed
  • Cinnamon sugar : Mix 1/2 cup granulated sugar with 1–2 tsp ground cinnamon

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Make the Dough

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
  2. Cut in the vegetable shortening (or butter) using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Gradually add the warm water, a little at a time, mixing with a wooden spoon or your hands until a soft dough forms. The dough should be smooth and not too sticky—if needed, add a bit more flour or water.

Step 2: Knead and Rest

  1. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 2–3 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  2. Shape the dough into a ball, place it in a lightly oiled bowl, and cover it with a clean kitchen towel. Let it rest for 15–20 minutes to relax the gluten.

Step 3: Roll Out the Dough

  1. Divide the dough into 8–12 equal portions (about golf-ball-sized).
  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a thin circle or oval, about 1/8-inch thick.

Step 4: Heat the Oil

  1. Pour vegetable oil into a deep skillet or pot, filling it about 2 inches deep. Heat the oil over medium heat to 350°F (175°C) . If you don’t have a thermometer, test the oil by dropping a small piece of dough into it—if it sizzles and floats, it’s ready.