Sopapillas

Sopapillas can be a difficult dessert to make. I have made them two times in the last few months, and they are hard to get just right! I do not have a deep fryer, so I use a deep pan on the stove instead. It is important to get the oil to the right the temperature, or else the sopapillas will not become puffy; they might burn instead. It is important to try the recipe more than once. Just because the sopapillas do not turn out the first time you make them, doesn't mean you shouldn't try making them again!

 Here is the recipe I used, adjusted from All Recipes.com: 
- 1 2/3 cups of flour
- 3/4 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tbs. and 2 tsp. shortening/butter
- 1/2 cup and 2 tbs. warm water
- enough oil to fill the pan about 1 inch deep

Directions:
- Combine the flour, baking powder and softened butter in a large bowl.
- Add the warm water and stir well.
- Roll out the dough and create 3 inch square shapes.
- Heat the oil in the pan for about 5 minutes, or until it is piping hot.
- When the oil is almost boiling, place the squares inside the pan and fry on both sides until golden brown and puffy.

Hope you enjoy your sopapillas! Serve them warm with honey, butter, nutella, peanut butter, jelly or a combination of these!