Sopapillas
Sopapillas are delightful and fluffy pastries, perfect served warm with honey for a sweet treat.
Ingredients
For the dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- ¾ cup warm water
- Oil for frying
For serving
- Honey For drizzling
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Add the softened butter and mix until the mixture is crumbly.
- Gradually pour in the warm water, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for a few minutes until it is smooth.
- Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Cooking
- Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick and cut it into squares.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the squares until they puff up and turn golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Drain the sopapillas on paper towels and serve warm with honey.
Notes
Sopapillas are best served warm right after frying. Drizzle them generously with honey for a sweet finish. They can also be sprinkled with powdered sugar for extra sweetness. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.