Sopapilla
Light fried dough squares (sopapillas) served warm, traditionally drizzled with honey.
Servings: 16 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 cupsall-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoonsbaking powder
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- 4 tablespoonsshortening
- 1 1/2 cupswarm water
- 2 quartsoil for frying
- honey
Instructions
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk 4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt until evenly combined.
- Cut in 4 tablespoons shortening with a pastry blender or two knives until the pieces are no larger than pea-sized.
- Pour in 1½ cups warm water and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rest for 20 minutes.
- While the dough rests, heat 2 quarts oil in a deep fryer or a heavy-bottomed pan to 375°F. Use a thermometer to confirm the temperature.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to ¼ inch thickness.
- Cut the rolled dough into 3-inch squares.
- Fry the squares in the hot oil in batches, flipping once, until each piece puffs and turns golden brown on both sides — about 15 seconds per side if the oil is at 375°F. Do not overcrowd the pan.
- Remove the sopapillas with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel–lined plate. Serve warm, drizzled with honey.
Equipment
- candy and deep fry thermometer
- pastry blender
Notes
Make ahead of time.Keep the dough in the fridge for up to 24 hours. To freeze, place the dough in a freezer Ziploc and wrap that with aluminum foil. Label and freeze for 1-2 months. Thaw the dough, roll, and fry as directed.
STORE.Fry these up and keep them warm in a 200°F oven for up to one hour. Store at room temperature for 1-2 daysor in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-4 days.
FREEZEfor up to 2 months.
To reheat.Set the oven to 300°F. Place homemade sopapillas in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake until just warm (about 5 minutes). Do not over heat them or they will dry out and harden.
STORE.Fry these up and keep them warm in a 200°F oven for up to one hour. Store at room temperature for 1-2 daysor in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-4 days.
FREEZEfor up to 2 months.
To reheat.Set the oven to 300°F. Place homemade sopapillas in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake until just warm (about 5 minutes). Do not over heat them or they will dry out and harden.