Sopaipillas (Fried Pastry)

• 2 cups flour
• 1 Tbsp. CALUMET Baking Powder
• 4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
• 2/3 cup water
• 1-1/2 cups oil for frying

1. Combine flour and baking powder in large bowl.
2. Cut in cream cheese with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
3. Gradually add water, mixing after each addition until well blended.
4. Shape into ball; knead on lightly floured surface 5 min.
5. or until smooth and no longer sticky.
6. Cover; let stand 10 min.
7. Divide dough in half.
8. Roll half the dough into 12x10-inch rectangle on floured surface; cut into 12 squares.
9. Cut each square diagonally in half.
10. Repeat with remaining dough.
11. Heat 2 inches of oil in medium saucepan to 375F on medium-high heat.
12. Add dough pieces, in batches; cook 1 to 2 min.
13. or until edges of sopaipillas are golden brown, turning once.
14. Remove from pan with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.

flour, baking powder, philadelphia cream cheese, water, oil

Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/sopaipillas-fried-pastry-178688.aspx (may not work)