Sopapillas

Directions

1. 1
   In large bowl blend flour, baking powder and salt
2. 2
   Add lard or shortening
3. 3
   Add warm milk or warm water and mix quickly until dough forms a mass
4. 4
   Turn dough onto floured surface ( counter top or cutting board)
5. 5
   knead the dough by folding it in half and pushing down a few times.
6. 6
   dough should not be to sticky.
7. 7
   Put the dough back in the bowl and cover bowl with( hand towel or plastic wrap) for about 10 to 15 min
8. 8
   divide dough in 1/2 keep other half covered so it doesn't dry.
9. 9
   Roll the dough on floured board to 1/8 in thick.
10. 10
    cut dough into rectangles to whatever size u like.
11. 11
    heat the vegetable oil to 400F in large skillet or deep fryer.
12. 12
    carefully put first sopapilla in hot oil.
13. 13
    once its puffed u can turn it around until golden brown.
14. 14
    place cooked sopapillas on a plate with a paper towel.
15. 15
    once they are all done enjoy with some honey :)