Sopaipillas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. shortening
1/2 c. water
shortening for frying

Preparation

Sift all dry ingredients together.
Work in shortening and lukewarm water to make a soft dough.
Chill in refrigerator.
Roll out dough on floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
Cut into 2 inch squares.
Deep fry in hot shortening at 400\u00b0 a few at a time.
Brown on each side and drain on paper towel.
Serve hot. To eat, break open and pour in honey or use honey butter.