Sopaipilla Stars

Name: Sopaipilla Stars
Ingredients: 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons shortening; 2/3 cup water; Oil for deep-fat frying; Confectioners' sugar and honey

7 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons shortening
2/3 cup water
Oil for deep-fat frying
Confectioners' sugar and honey

Directions

1

In a small bowl, combine dry ingredients; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until mixture holds together.
2

On a lightly floured surface, knead dough for 1-2 minutes or until smooth. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Roll out to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. star cookie cutter or into 2-1/2-in. triangles.
3

In an electric skillet or deep fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry sopaipillas 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown and puffed. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar; serve immediately with honey.