Sopaipillas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. shortening
2/3 c. lukewarm water
fat for frying

Preparation

Stir together flour, baking powder and salt.
Cut in shortening until mixture resembles cornmeal.
Gradually add water, stirring with fork.
Dough will be crumbly.
Turn out on a floured surface; knead until smooth and form into ball.
Divide in half.
Let dough stand 10 minutes.
Roll each half into 12 1/2 x 10-inch rectangle. Cut into 2 1/2-inch squares.
Do not roll or repatch!
Fry each in deep fryer until golden brown.