Sopaipillas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. yeast (1 Tbsp.)
1/4 c. water (100~)
3/4 c. scalded milk
6 Tbsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. shortening
1 tsp. salt
1 egg, beaten
3 c. flour

Preparation

Soften yeast in warm water (100\u00b0).
Combine milk, sugar and shortening; add salt.
Cool to lukewarm and add yeast and egg. Gradually stir in flour; mix until smooth.
Let rise until double in bulk, about 1 1/2 hours.
Roll on floured surface until very thin.
Cut into shapes with a knife and deep fry in fat* until golden brown.
Roll in sugar and cinnamon or powdered sugar.