Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (480g)
- 1/4 cup vegetable shortening (51g)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (360 ml)
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Extra honey for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add vegetable shortening and mix until the texture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, dissolve honey in warm water.
- Gradually add the liquid mixture to the dry ingredients to form a soft dough.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Cover and let the dough rest for 30 minutes.
- Divide dough into two portions and roll each to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Cut into squares or triangles.
- Heat oil to 190°C (375°F) in a deep pan.
- Fry each piece for 1–2 minutes per side until puffed and golden.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with honey.
Notes
- Ensure oil is hot enough for proper puffing.
- Do not roll dough too thick.
- Let dough rest to relax gluten.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar for a sweeter option.
- Can be made savory by omitting honey in dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sopapilla
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
