Sopaipillas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 pkg. yeast
1/4 c. warm water
1 1/4 c. scalded milk
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. shortening

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in warm water.
Add to cooled, scalded milk. Combine the dry ingredients and add liquid; work into dough.
Be sure to add the last 1/4 cup of liquid slow enough to form firm ball.
Roll dough out 1/4 inch thick and cut into squares.
Fry only a few at a time.
Spoon over them to help them puff up.
May spread with butter and honey on top while still hot.