Puffy Sopaipillas

Name: Puffy Sopaipillas
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon active dry yeast; 3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 1/2 cup warm evaporated milk (110° to 115°); 1/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons shortening; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 egg; 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; Oil for deep-fat frying; Honey, optional

10 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 teaspoon active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup warm evaporated milk (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons shortening
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
Oil for deep-fat frying
Honey, optional

Directions

1

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, sugar, shortening, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Do not knead. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 24 hours
2

Turn onto a floured surface; roll into a 16-in. x 14-in. rectangle. Cut into 2-in. squares.
3

In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry squares, a few at a time, until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with honey if desired.