Pineapple Sopaipillas

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 3/4 cup water
• 2 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, with juice
• 1 quart peanut oil for frying
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

1. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a medium bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon of peanut oil and water using a fork. Divide into 4 pieces, and form into rounds. Set aside.
2. In a saucepan, stir together the sugar and cornstarch. Stir in pineapple and juice using a wooden spoon. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Set aside to cool slightly.
3. Heat the peanut oil in a large deep skillet to 385 degrees F (195 degrees C). Roll out the balls of dough on a lightly floured surface to about 8x5 inch rectangles. Cut into four smaller rectangles. Fry a few pieces at a time in the hot oil until they puff like pillows, about 1 minute. Turn over and fry until browned on the other side. Remove to drain on paper towels.
4. While the pillows are still hot, make a slit along two connecting sides of each one. Open up and fill each one with a rounded tablespoonful of the pineapple filling. Dust with confectioners' sugar and serve warm.

flour, baking powder, salt, peanut oil, water, white sugar, cornstarch, pineapple, peanut oil, sugar

Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/90281/pineapple-sopaipillas/ (may not work)