Sopapilla

Directions

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   Serving suggestions: honey, or beans, taco meat and pork, or New Mexican chili and cheese
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   Mix the flour, baking powder and salt very well.
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   Then add in the shortening and mix until well combined.
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   Add 1 1/2 to 2 cups water and knead until you have a nice dough.
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   With a rolling pin, roll out the dough to a 1/4-inch to 1/3-inch thickness and cut 4 to 5-inch squares or triangles of dough.
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   Heat the oil in a large pan to 375 degrees F.
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   Put the dough squares into the oil and carefully splash the tops, which will make the squares puff up.
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   Flip and do this on the other side, until golden brown, about 1 minute per side.
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   Eat warm with honey or make a stuffed sopapilla with beans, taco meat or pork, or smother with New Mexico chili and cheese and enjoy.
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    This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.
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    The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.