Homemade Sopapillas

Make these homemade sopapillas for any occasion! Serve hot with honey, or your own tostados recipe. Prep Time:30 mins Cook Time:15 mins Total Time:45 mins Servings:24 Yield:2 dozen This sopapilla recipe is easy to make, super versatile, and incredibly delicious.

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 tablespoons shortening
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups warm water
• 2 quarts oil for frying

Directions

1. Gather all ingredients.
2. Stir together flour, shortening, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in water; mix until dough is smooth. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes.
3. Heat oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Roll dough out on a floured board until 1/8- to 1/4-inch thick.
4. Cut into 3-inch squares.
5. Fry dough squares in the preheated oil until golden brown on both sides.
6. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories	755
Fat	77g
Carbs	16g
Protein	2g
Total Fat 77g	99%
Saturated Fat 6g	29%
Cholesterol 1mg	0%
Sodium 130mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 16g	6%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Total Sugars 0g	0
Protein 2g	4%
Vitamin C 0mg	0%
Calcium 26mg	2%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 22mg	0%