Sopaipillas

Directions

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   Sift
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   flour,
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   baking
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   powder
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   and salt into medium size bowl. Beat
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   egg
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   in
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   a
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   small bowl; stir in vegetable oil and water. Pour
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    over dry ingredients, stirring with a fork until well blended.
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    Turn
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    out onto lightly floured board and knead until smooth.
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    Divide
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    dough
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    in
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    half.
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    Roll
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    out
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    each to a 12-inch square,
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    then
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    cut them out into 16 (2-inch) squares. Melt enough shortening or pour in enough vegetable oil to make a
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    2-inch depth in an electric deep fat fryer or heavy saucepan.
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    Heat
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    to 380°.
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    Fry squares 2 or 3 at a time and turning often,
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    3 to 4 minutes or until puffed and golden.
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    Serve warm with honey or butter.