Sopaipillas

Directions

1. 1
   Stir together flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. 2
   Cut in shortening until mixture resembles cornmeal.
3. 3
   Gradually add water, stirring with a fork (dough will be crumbly).
4. 4
   Turn onto a floured surface and kneed into a smooth ball.
5. 5
   Divide dough in half; let stand 10 minutes.
6. 6
   Roll each half into a thin 12 x 10 rectangle.
7. 7
   Cut dough into 2 1/2 inch squares (do not reroll or patch dough).
8. 8
   Fry a few at a time in deep hot fat (pushing the dough down into the oil immediately with a spatula and bumping the edges on the side of your frier to help them puff up) until golden brown.
9. 9
   Drain on paper towels.
10. 10
    Serve with honey or roll in sugar-cinnamon mixture.