New Mexico Sopaipillas de Levadura
By JimMac
Ingredients
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1-1/4 cups scalded milk, cooled
- 4 cups flour
- 1-1/2 t salt
- 1 t baking powder
- 1 T sugar
- 1 T shortening
- shortening
Details
Servings 8
Preparation
Step 1
Method:
Dissolve yeast in water and add to milk.
Combine dry ingredients in a medium-size mixing bowl and cut in shortening.
Make a well in center of dry ingredients. Add liquid to dry ingredients and work into a dough.
Knead dough for 10 minutes, or until smooth; cover, and set aside.
Heat 2-inches of shortening on a heavy pan at medium-high heat.
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. Sopaipillas will puff and become hollow.
Note: Sopaipillas may be served as a bread. They may be served with honey (bite off a corner and pour the honey into the sopaipilla) or they may be filled with a savory stuffing.
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