Homemade Sopapillas

Make these homemade sopapillas for any occasion! Serve hot with honey, or your own tostados recipe.

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings:24

Yield:2 dozen

This sopapilla recipe is easy to make, super versatile, and incredibly delicious.

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 tablespoons shortening
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups warm water
• 2 quarts oil for frying

Directions

1. Gather all ingredients.
2. Stir together flour, shortening, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in water; mix until dough is smooth. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes.
3. Heat oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Roll dough out on a floured board until 1/8- to 1/4-inch thick.
4. Cut into 3-inch squares.
5. Fry dough squares in the preheated oil until golden brown on both sides.
6. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)