Description
Sopapillas with Honey Drizzle are delightful, fluffy pastries that are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. These treats are easy to make and can be enjoyed warm, drizzled with honey.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable shortening or unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup warm water
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
- Honey for drizzling
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Mix well to ensure even distribution of the dry ingredients.
- Add the vegetable shortening or softened butter to the dry mixture. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add the warm water to the mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms. You may not need all the water, so add it slowly.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 2-3 minutes until smooth. Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- After resting, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into squares or triangles, about 3 inches in size.
- In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat about 2 inches of oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F.
- Carefully drop a few pieces of dough into the hot oil, frying them until they puff up and turn golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the sopapillas from the oil and drain them on paper towels.
- Serve warm, drizzled with honey.
Notes
- For a cinnamon-sugar twist, mix 1/4 cup granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon and sprinkle it over the sopapillas immediately after frying.
- For a savory option, try adding herbs or spices to the dough, such as garlic powder or dried oregano, for a unique flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sopapilla
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg