Sopaipillas (Mexican Fried Bread)

Flour, baking powder, salt and sugar into a large bowl. Cut shortening mixture resembles cornmeal. Stir in milk until mixture forms a firm dough.

Knead dough on a lightly floured surface just until smooth.

Cover; let rest 20 minutes. Roll out to 1/4-inch thickness; cut into squares or diamonds. Heat oil in a deep saucepan or deep fat fryer to 375° deep fat frying thermometer.

Fry Sopaipillas, a few at time, turning they fry evenly until golden brown.

Remove from oil with a slotted spoon to paper toweling to drain.

Serve hot butter with a meal, or sprinkled with cinnamon-sugar or powdered sugar, or with a pitcher of warm honey, as a dessert.