Recipe: Sopaipillas
Description:
Sopaipillas are a delightful treat, a sweet hollow bread originating from Mexican and European cuisines, perfect for satisfying your dessert cravings or complementing your favorite Mexican meal. These golden delights are versatile, as you can drizzle them with honey for a luscious sweetness or roll them in a tantalizing mixture of sugar and cinnamon for an extra kick of flavor. With a prep time that doubles as rest time, making sopaipillas at home is not only a culinary adventure but also a therapeutic experience.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 25.8
- Fat Content: 0.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 56.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 4.8g
- Fiber Content: 0.2g
- Sugar Content: 0g
- Protein Content: 0.7g
Cooking Time:
- Preparation: 45 minutes
- Cooking: 10 minutes
- Total: 55 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon shortening
- 2/3 cup water
- Honey (for serving)
- Sugar and cinnamon mixture (for serving)
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | In a mixing bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined. |
| 2 | Add the shortening to the dry ingredients and cut it in until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. |
| 3 | Gradually pour in the water while stirring with a fork until a crumbly dough forms. |
| 4 | Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it until it becomes smooth and elastic. |
| 5 | Divide the dough in half and let it rest for 10 minutes to allow the gluten to relax. |
| 6 | Roll each half of the dough into a thin rectangle measuring approximately 12 x 10 inches. |
| 7 | Using a sharp knife, cut the rolled-out dough into squares measuring 2 1/2 inches on each side. Avoid rerolling or patching the dough to ensure optimal puffiness. |
| 8 | Heat up your deep fryer with oil until it reaches the desired frying temperature. Carefully place a few squares of dough into the hot oil, pressing them down immediately with a spatula and gently tapping the edges against the side of the fryer to encourage puffing. Fry until the sopaipillas turn a beautiful golden brown color. |
| 9 | Once fried to perfection, remove the sopaipillas from the oil and drain them on paper towels to remove any excess oil. |
| 10 | Serve these delectable treats warm, either drizzled with honey for a classic touch or rolled generously in a sugar-cinnamon mixture for an irresistible flavor explosion. |
Indulge in the heavenly goodness of freshly made sopaipillas, whether as a delightful dessert or a tasty accompaniment to your favorite Mexican dishes. With their crispy exterior and fluffy interior, these treats are sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy the simplicity and deliciousness of homemade sopaipillas any time you crave a bit of sweetness in your life! 🍯🥖🇲🇽
