Sopaipillas

Directions

1. 1
   Pour corn oil into fryer or skillet.
2. 2
   Clip the thermometer to edge.
3. 3
   Sift together flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar in a mixing bowl.
4. 4
   Measure 1 1/2 tsp. corn oil into bowl; mix with fingers until combines.
5. 5
   Then add lukewarm water and evaporated milk; use finger tips to work liquid into dough until you can form sticky ball.
6. 6
   Pour dough out and knead for about 1 minutes with flour.
7. 7
   Cover dough with damp towel to rest for 15 minutes.
8. 8
   Divide dough evenly into 3 balls, cover dough with damp towel for another 20 minutes.
9. 9
   Take 1 ball and roll out with flour into circle.
10. 10
    Trim off rough edges, cut into 6 wedge shapes.
11. 11
    Roll out other balls. Heat oil to 380-390 degrees until light brown.
12. 12
    Remove from oil and place on paper towels.