Sopaipillas

Directions

1. 1
   Stir together flour, baking powder and salt.
2. 2
   Cut in 1 tablespoon shortening with pastry blender.
3. 3
   Gradually add water, stirring with a fork.
4. 4
   Turn out on lightly floured board.
5. 5
   Knead into a smooth ball.
6. 6
   Divide in half; let stand 10 minutes.
7. 7
   Roll out each half to 10 x 12-inch rectangles. Cut into 2 x 3-inch rectangles.
8. 8
   Do not re-roll or patch dough.
9. 9
   Drop 1 at a time into hot oil.
10. 10
    Lightly brown.
11. 11
    Serve with honey or sugar.
12. 12
    Makes 20.