Sopaipillas

Directions

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   Sift
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   dry
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   ingredients together and cut in shortening. Mix with
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   warm water. Turn
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   out
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   and knead 5 minutes until smooth and
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   elastic.
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   Let stand
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   in bowl 30 minutes covered. Roll
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    out to 18
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    x 6-inch rectangle.
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    Cut in 3-inch squares. Put oil
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    in deep,
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    heavy
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    pan. Heat to 375°.
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    Fry a few at a time,
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    being careful not to crowd them during cooking.
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    These will
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    puff
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    and you
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    tear off a corner and fill with honey or syrup or whatever you like and eat.