Yeast Sopaipillas

By Lsweetnell

Yield: 4 dozen medium sopaipillas

Total Frying Time: 15-20 minutes

Temperature: Medium-High (105°-125°F)

Freeze Well

Ingredients

• 1 package active dry yeast
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 1/4 cups scalded milk, cooled
• 1 tablespoon shortening
• 4 cups flour
• Shortening for deep frying

Details

Adapted from iamnm.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Dissolve yeast in slightly warm water and add to milk, set aside to bloom while you are preparing other ingredients.

2. Combine dry ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl and cut in shortening.

3. Make a well in center of dry ingredients. Add liquid to dry ingredients and work into a dough.

4. Knead dough for 10 minutes, or until smooth; cover, and set aside.

5. Heat 2 inches of shortening in a heavy pan at medium-high heat.

6. Roll dough to a 1/8 inch thickness on a lightly floured board. Cut dough into 4-inch squares and fry until golden on both sides, turning once. (If the shortening is sufficiently hot, the sopaipillas will puff and become hollow shortly after being placed in the shortening.)