Sopaipillas
Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 c. flour
- 2 tsp. baking pwdr.
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 Tbs. shortening
- 2/3 c. cold water
Directions:
Sift together flour, powder, and salt; add shortening and cut in coarsely; add water gradually. Mix just enough to hold together, as for pie crust. Turn onto lightly floured board and knead gently till smooth. Cover and let rise 5 min. Roll out very thin (1/8” - 1/16”) and cut into 3” squares. Fry in very hot oil, turning often to puff evenly, till brown. Makes about 20