Diane’s Sopaipillas

Diane Alsbrooks
These are easy!
 

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 cup lard or shortening
  • 1 1/4 cups water or more if needed
  • honey

Instructions
 

  1. Sift dry ingredients together. Cut in lard until crumbly. Add water and mix until holds together. Knead 10-15 times until dough forms a smooth ball. Cover and let set for 20 minutes. Divide dough into two parts. Roll dough to 1/8 inch thickness on lightly floured board. Cut into 3-inch squares or triangles. Do not allow to dry; cover those waiting to be fried. when ready to fry, turn upside down so that surface on bottom while resting is on top when frying. Fry in 3 inches hot oil until golden brown, turning once. Add only a few at a time to maintain proper temperature. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with honey.
  2. Source: Simply Simpatico