Sopaipillas

• 1 package dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water (105u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon shortening
• 1 1/2 cups milk, scalded and cooled
• Vegetable oil
• Powdered sugar (optional)
• Honey (optional)

1. Dissolve yeast in warm water; let stand 5 minutes.
2. Combine flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar; cut in shortening. Make a well in center of mixture. Add yeast mixture and milk, mixing well. (Dough will be sticky).
3. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead 15 to 20 times. Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness; cut into 3-inch squares.
4. Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a large skillet to about 370u0b0. Gently place dough squares in oil, a few at a time, lightly pressing down with a spatula until dough starts to bubble and puff. Turn and cook on other side until barely golden in color; drain. Sprinkle with powdered sugar or serve with honey, if desired.
5. Note: When frying sopaipillas, leave a few in skillet while adding additional ones. The ones left in the skillet will absorb the heat of the oil and keep it from overheating.

yeast, warm water, allpurpose, salt, baking powder, sugar, shortening, milk, vegetable oil, powdered sugar, honey

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/sopaipillas-0 (may not work)