Sopaipillas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. shortening
1/2 c. warm water
cooking oil (for deep frying)
powdered sugar (optional)
honey (optional)
chocolate syrup (optional)

Preparation

Combine flour, baking powder and salt.
Cut in shortening until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
Gradually add water, stirring with a fork.
The dough will be crumbly.