Sopapillas with Honey
Puffy fried dough squares drizzled with warm honey.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Rolling Pin
- Heavy pot
- deep fry thermometer
- Paper towels
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cup all purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup warm water
- 4 cup vegetable oil for frying
- ¼ cup honey for drizzling
Instructions
Cooking
- Make the dough. Mix the dry ingredients, rub in the butter, add the warm water, and knead for 3 to 4 minutes until smooth.
- Rest. Cover and rest the dough for 30 minutes.
- Cut. Roll 1/4 inch thick and cut into 3 inch squares.
- Heat the oil. Warm the oil to 350 degrees F in a deep pot.
- Fry. Fry in small batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side until puffed and golden.
- Serve. Drain on paper towels and drizzle with honey while hot.
Notes
Substitutions: Use vegetable shortening in place of butter.
Tips: Keep the oil at 350 degrees F, keep water away from the oil, and never leave the pot unattended. Honey is not safe for children under 1 year.
Storage: Keep at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze cut, unfried squares for up to 1 month.