Sopaipillas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 egg
2 Tbsp. shortening
1/2 to 1 1/4 c. water

Preparation

Mix flour, baking powder, salt, egg and shortening. Add enough water to make a very stiff dough.
Let stand for 1 hour.
Roll out on floured surface very thin.
Cut into 2 or 3-inch squares.
Deep fry in very hot oil, turning once.
They should puff out when frying.
When cool, serve with honey or your favorite topping.