Description
Sopapillas are delightful, golden pastries that puff up beautifully when fried, creating soft, chewy pockets perfect for sweet toppings like honey or cinnamon sugar. This simple recipe yields irresistibly crispy sopapillas that are sure to impress guests and satisfy your cravings for comfort food. Whether for a festive gathering or a cozy night in, these treats promise an unforgettable flavor experience in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- Honey or cinnamon sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add warm water until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Cover the dough with a kitchen towel and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thick and cut into squares or triangles.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry pieces of dough for about 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled with honey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sopapilla (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg