Sopapillas

By rdhch

Ingredients

• 4 cups flour
• 3 Tbsp sugar
• 1 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 Tbsp shortening
• 3 tsp baking powder
• 1 1/4 cup milk

Preparation

Step 1

Sift flour, salt, baking powder and sugar. Cut in shortening and add milk to make a soft dough, just firm enough to roll. Cover bowl and let dough stand for 30 – 60 minutes. Then roll 1/4 “ thick on lightly floured board; cut in diamond shaped pieces. Drop into oil 370 degrees. Drain on paper towels. Roll in cinnamon sugar.