Sopaipillas For Grrreeekgirl |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 20 |
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This recipe is from Elena Zelayeta's cookbook which was published in 1958. Elena's Secrets of Mexican Cooking . I have used her recipes for guacamole and many other items, but have never deepfried anything. Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour |
2 tsp. baking powder |
1 tsp. salt |
2 table. shortening |
2/3 cups cold water |
Directions:
1. Sift flour , baking powder and salt into a mixing bowl. Add shortening and cut in coarsely; then add cold water gradually. Mix just enough to hold together like a pie crust. Turn out on lightly-floured board and knead gently until smooth. Cover and let dough rest for 5 minutes. Roll out into a rectangle about 12 by 15 (dough should be very thin, 1/16 inch - 1/8 inch thick). Cut into either 3 inch squares or 2X3 inches.
2. Drop a few in to deep very hot oil. At first turn squares over 3 or 4 times to make them puff evenly. Fry about 2 to 3 mins on each side, or until golden brown. The sopaipillas will puff up like little pillows .
3. Serve hot with honey , and napkins.
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