Sure! Here’s a comprehensive recipe for Sopapillas, delightful fried biscuit puffs that are perfect for any occasion. With a prep time of 45 minutes and a total time of 1 hour and 5 minutes, these treats are ideal for those craving something sweet yet satisfyingly crunchy. Sopapillas are not just delicious but also fit into a low-cholesterol diet, making them a healthy choice for indulging your sweet tooth.
Ingredients:
- 450g all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 25g shortening
- 175ml water
- 40g icing sugar
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
Instructions:
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well-combined.
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Incorporate Shortening: Add the shortening to the dry ingredients. Using your fingertips or a pastry cutter, rub the shortening into the flour mixture until it resembles fine bread crumbs.
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Add Water: Gradually pour the water into the flour mixture while stirring with a fork. Continue stirring until the mixture forms a crumbly dough.
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Form Dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface. Knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic. Then, divide the dough into two equal portions.
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Rest Dough: Allow the divided dough portions to rest for about 10 minutes.
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Roll Out Dough: Take one portion of the dough and roll it out into a rectangle shape on a floured surface.
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Cut into Rounds: Using a medium-sized pastry cutter, cut the rolled-out dough into rounds. Avoid re-rolling or patching the dough to ensure the sopapillas puff up nicely during frying.
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Fry Sopapillas: Heat a deep fryer or a heavy-bottomed pot with oil to 200°C (400°F) or until it reaches Gas Mark 6. Carefully fry a few sopapillas at a time in the hot oil until they turn golden brown on both sides.
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Drain and Serve: Once fried, remove the sopapillas from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
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Serve: Sopapillas can be served warm with honey for a delightful sweetness or rolled in a mixture of icing sugar and cinnamon for an extra burst of flavor.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 505.8
- Fat: 7.4g
- Saturated Fat: 1.7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 566.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 96.8g
- Fiber: 3.1g
- Sugar: 10.1g
- Protein: 11.6g
Recipe Notes:
- Ensure the oil is at the correct temperature before frying to achieve crispy sopapillas.
- Do not overcrowd the fryer or pot to maintain the oil temperature and ensure even cooking.
- Sopapillas are best enjoyed fresh and warm, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Sopapillas are a delightful treat that brings a taste of tradition and comfort to any table. Whether enjoyed as a dessert, snack, or indulgent breakfast, these fried biscuit puffs are sure to please everyone in your family or at your next gathering. So why wait? Whip up a batch of these delicious sopapillas today and watch them disappear in no time! 🎉
