Ingredients
- 4 C Flour
- 1 Tbsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 3 Tbsp Shortening
- Vegetable Oil
Servings:
Instructions
- Combine flour, baking powder and salt in large bowl.
- Cut in shortening until dough resembles coarse meal
- Gradually stir in hot water, mixing well. Dough will be sticky.
- Turn dough onto floured surface and knead 5 - 10 times
- Let dough rest 30 minutes
- Roll dough to 1/8" thickness and cut into 3 " squares
- Pour oil into Dutch oven to 3" deep and heat to 370 degrees
- Gently place squares in oil a few at a time
- Spoon hot oil over dough until sopaipillas are lightly browned
- Drain well on paper towels
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