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Sopapillas

SUBMITTED BY: Ellin PHOTO BY: EMAILTOBOB

"This is a classic fried dessert bread of Mexico. They're great hot out of the fryer and rolled in cinnamon sugar."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 24 stars. This recipe average a 4.4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  35 Min
Original recipe yield 32 sopapillas

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 8 cups shortening for frying
  • 4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup white sugar

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat 8 cups shortening in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in 2 tablespoons shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually stir in water just until dough pulls together. Divide dough into 4 pieces and form each piece into a ball. Roll the balls into 8 inch diameter circles. Cut each one into 8 wedges. In a large bowl, mix together the cinnamon and sugar. Set aside.
  3. Fry the wedges until they puff up and turn light brown. Drain briefly, roll in the cinnamon sugar and serve hot.

FOOTNOTES

  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2004 by SLIM!!!
I made these the other day and they turned out great. I hate to see how a person such as... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by TIRED1
Tried the recipe with both honey and the cinnamon sugar. Both myself and the kids preferred... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by Kathy Mishler
Need to verify ingredients. Hard to believe it takes 8 cups of shortening to make 32 Sopapillas! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by BJ EDWARDS
I have not made this recipe as yet but have had these in resturants and love them, especiaslly... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2005 by Sarah Whitson
Melt in your mouth! Easy too. We all just loved them. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by WHIRLEDPEAS
The 8 cups of shortening are for frying. Only 2 tablespoons actually go into the sopapillas. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by Christine Betley
My kids loved these, although they would probably eat their vegetables if I coated them in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by SHEILAR73
WOW! I made these as a snack for my 5 year old and I tonight, so I cut the recipe in half, and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by FIREKITTY
Excellent recipe! Perfect low cost dessert for my family! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by Carole M
Made these for the 1st time at a party recently and they flew off the plate - wonderful fresh,... MORE

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