Sopapillas
Crisp on the outside and soft and fluffy inside, then drizzled with honey for a touch of sweetness, Sopapillas are a quick and easy fried treat that can be made in under 30 minutes with just a handful of pantry ingredients!
Servings: 16 sopapillas
Ingredients
- 2 cups (282g) all-purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable shortening
- 3/4 cup warm water
- Canola oil, peanut oil, or vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar & honey or cinnamon and sugar for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Use a pastry cutter or two knives to cut the shortening in to the dry ingredients until they resemble small peas.2 cups (282g) all-purpose flour, 1 Tablespoon baking powder, 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 Tablespoons vegetable shortening
- Stir in the warm water until the dough comes together in a shaggy ball. I like to knead this by hand for a minute or two to help develop the gluten. Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for 20 minutes.3/4 cup warm water
- Meanwhile, heat 1-2 inches of oil in a heavy bottom pan to 375℉ (191℃).Canola oil, peanut oil, or vegetable oil
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface until about 1/8-inch thick. Cut into 3-inch squares.
- Carefully drop a few of the sopapillas at a time into the hot oil. Fry for 15 to 30 seconds per side, flipping halfway through, until puffy and light golden brown (not too dark or they will be crispy instead of soft). Remove from the oil with a slotted spatula or tongs and place on a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain. You can keep them warm in a 200℉ oven for up to 1 hour if needed.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm with honey drizzled on top or sprinkle with cinnamon & sugar.Powdered sugar & honey or cinnamon and sugar
Notes
- Storage: Store any uneaten sopapillas in an airtight container on the counter at room temperature for up to 2-3 days. Reheat in an air fryer or a 300 degree F oven to 5-8 minutes until warm.
- Air Fryer: You can cook these in the air fryer instead of frying them in oil. They won't be quite the same, but still pretty good. Spray both sides of the sopapilla dough with cooking spray, then transfer to the air fryer in a single layer. Cook at 350 degrees F for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown, then brush with melted butter before serving.
- Make Ahead: You can make the dough up to 24 hours in advance and store in the fridge until ready to roll out and fry.
- Freezing: You can roll out the dough, cut it into squares, then arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before frying.
Nutrition
Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 226mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg
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