Sopaipillas

Directions

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   Sift dry ingredients into mixing bowl.
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   Cut in shortening. Add
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   water
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   a little at a time, stirring to form a stiff dough. Knead
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   until
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   smooth.
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   Roll
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   thin;
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   cut
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    into
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    2-inch squares or triangles.
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    Heat
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    oil
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    in
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    deep heavy pan to 365°. Deep fry
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    dough pieces
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    a
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    few
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    at a time until golden brown. They will puff up as they fry.
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    Serve with butter and jelly or honey.
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    (Can be rolled in powdered sugar.)