Sopapillas

By Texaschef11

Ingredients

• 2 Cups Flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 Tablespoons shortening
• 3/4 cup warm water
• Oil for frying
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 Tablespoons cinnamon

Preparation

Step 1

# In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.


# large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt and shortening. Stir in water; mix until dough is smooth. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes.


# Roll out on floured board until 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick. Cut into 3 inch squares. Heat oil in deep-fryer or large dutch oven to 375 degrees F . Place dough into the hot oil, 2 at a time, and cook until golden brown on both sides, approximately 3 minutes.


# Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle both sides of each sopapilla with the cinnamon sugar mixture.


# Serve warm. If desired, break open and drizzle with honey or maple syrup.