Sopapillas Recipe
This easy New Mexican sopapillas recipe is made with light, puffy pillows of fried dough. Serve this homemade treat with a drizzle of honey or dusting of powdered sugar!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour , plus more or less as needed
- 2 Tablespoons shortening , or softened butter
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup warm water (100℉)
- Vegetable oil , for deep frying
For serving: powdered sugar, honey
Instructions
- Make the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add 2 Tablespoons shortening and use a pastry cutter to blend it until it resembles coarse crumbs. Pour in 3/4 cup warm water and stir until a soft dough forms. If the dough feels sticky, sprinkle a little more flour. Knead the dough 1-2 minutes.
- Rest the Dough: Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest for about 20 minutes.
- Prep: Set a wire racks over a baking sheet and place it next to the pot of oil along with tongs. Alternatively line a plate with paper towels.
- Roll: Lightly flour your countertop and roll out dough about 1/8-inch thick (the thinner the better). Cut the dough into 12 squares and cover with a tea towel while heating the oil.
- Heat: Fill a large 4-quart Dutch oven pot with a few inches of oil. Heat over medium heat to 350℉. Fry the sopapillas, in batches, about 1 minute per side, or until golden brown. Using tongs, transfer the sopapillas to the first wire rack.
- Serve: These are best served warm on the first day. Top with powdered sugar and honey.
Notes
Dipping sauces:
Make-ahead: You can make the dough the day before and do a slow rise in the refrigerator overnight. Bring the dough to room temperature 30 minutes before frying.
Reheat: These taste best the same day, but you can do a quick reheat in the microwave for 10 seconds, if you like.
Nutrition
Calories: 337kcal, Carbohydrates: 65g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 26mg, Sodium: 135mg, Potassium: 72mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 25g, Vitamin A: 192IU, Vitamin C: 0.05mg, Calcium: 16mg, Iron: 2mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
