Sopaipillas(Fried Bread) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/4 tsp. salt
3 tsp. baking powder
3 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. shortening
milk (about 1 1/4 c.)
salad oil

Preparation

Sift flour; measure and sift again with salt, baking powder and sugar.
Cut in shortening and add milk to make a soft dough, just firm enough to roll.
Cover bowl and let stand for 30 to 60 minutes, then roll 1/4-inch thick on lightly floured board and cut into diamond shape pieces.
Heat about 1-inch of oil in frying pan to about 370\u00b0 to 380\u00b0.
Add few pieces at a time.
Turn at once so they will puff evenly.
Then turn back to brown both sides.
Drain on paper towel.
Serve with butter or honey.
Makes 4 dozen.