Sopaipillas

• 1 c. flour
• 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 Tbsp. shorteening
• 1/3 c. warm water
• cooking oil for deep frying
• honey (optional)
• confectioners sugar (optional)

1. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt.
2. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
3. Gradually add water, stirring with a fork.
4. The dough will be crumbly.
5. On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough for 3 minutes or until smooth.
6. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
7. Roll out into a 12 x 10-inch rectangle.
8. Cut into 12 squares.
9. In a deep-fat fryer, heat 2 inches of oil to 375u0b0.
10. Fry sopaipillas for 1 to 2 minutes per side.
11. Drain on paper towels; keep hot in a warm oven.
12. Serve with honey or dust with confectioners sugar.
13. Serves 6.

flour, baking powder, salt, shorteening, water, cooking oil, honey, confectioners sugar

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=973411 (may not work)