Buttermilk Sopaipillas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. shortening
1/2 c. buttermilk
1/2 c. water
oil (for deep frying)
honey

Preparation

Mix flour, baking powder and salt.
Cut in shortening with pastry blender.
Add buttermilk, then enough water to moisten all ingredients and form a dough that can be handled.
Roll dough out on floured surface until 1/2-inch thick.
Cut dough in 4-inch triangles.
Fry in deep oil heated to 400\u00b0.
Press sopaipillas under oil until they puff.
Cook until brown.
Drain on paper towel.
Serve hot with honey.
Makes 2 dozen.