Sopaipillas(Fried Bread)

6 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 c. flour
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 Tbsp. lard or Crisco
  • 1/2 c. water
  • Crisco shortening or oil for frying

Directions

  1. 1
    Stir in flour, baking powder and salt.
  2. 2
    Work in lard (with hands) and lukewarm water to make a soft dough.
  3. 3
    Chill dough 30 minutes in refrigerator.
  4. 4
    Roll out dough on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
  5. 5
    Cut into 3-inch squares or triangles. Deep fry in hot shortening.
  6. 6
    Brown on each side and drain on paper towels.
  7. 7
    Serve hot.
  8. 8
    To eat, poke hole open and pour honey or smother with butter or sprinkle powdered sugar on top.

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