Jan 22, 2012

Sopaipillas

Recipe from Gail Christians

2 cups sifted flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 tbls shortening
3/4 cup cold water (about)

Sift dry ingredients together.  Cut in shortening, add water, and shape into ball.  Form dough in six balls, rolling each into very thin rounds.  Cut in wedge shapes and fry in hot fat (375 degrees) about 4 minutes or until golden brown.

Yields: 3 dozen