Real Sopapillas

Name: Real Sopapillas
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 tablespoons shortening; 1 1/2 cups warm water; 2 quarts oil for frying

⏱️ Ready in 45 min 🥄 Prep 30 min 🔥 Cook 15 min 👥 24 servings 👁️ 1 views

Real Sopapillas is an moderately easy dinner you can prepare in just 45 minutes. Made with 4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 4 tablespoons shortening and 1 ½ cups warm water, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. Ideal for meal prep and leftovers taste even better.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 30 min

Cook 15 min

Serves 24

Difficulty Medium

🛒 Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

4 tablespoons shortening

1 1/2 cups warm water

2 quarts oil for frying

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 24

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 160

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9.7g 12%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 128mg 6%

Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%

Dietary Fiber 0.6g 2%

Total Sugars 0.1g

Protein 2.2g 4%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt and shortening.

Stir in water; mix until dough is smooth.

Cover and let stand for 20 minutes.

Roll out on floured board until 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick.

Cut into 3 inch squares.

Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Fry until golden brown on both sides.

Drain on paper towels and serve hot.