How To Make Chi-Chi’s Sopapillas Recipe
A delicious Mexican dessert that is fried until golden brown and then dusted with cinnamon sugar.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
- 1/4 cup warm water
- Oil for frying
- Cinnamon sugar for topping
Instructions
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Cut in the vegetable shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Add warm water and mix until the dough comes together.
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Knead the dough for a minute or two, then cover with a damp cloth and let rest for 30 minutes.
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On a floured surface, roll out the dough until it’s about 1/4-inch thick.
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Cut into 2-inch squares.
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Heat the oil in a deep fryer or heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
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Fry the dough squares in the hot oil until golden brown on both sides.
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Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
Nutrition
- Calories : 207kcal
- Total Fat : 5g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 2mg
- Sodium : 266mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 37g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 1g
- Protein : 4g
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