Sopaipillas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. granulated sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1 Tbsp. shortening
1 pkg. dry yeast
1/4 c. warm water
1 1/2 c. scalded milk

Preparation

Combine dry ingredients and cut in shortening.
Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water and add to scalded milk that has been cooled.
Make a well in center of dry ingredients.
Add liquid to dry ingredients and work into dough.
Knead dough 15 to 20 times and set aside to rest for 10 minutes.
Roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness or slightly thinner.
Cut into squares or triangles and fry in deep fryer at 420\u00b0.
Fry only 2 at a time, so the oil stays hot.
If the oil is hot, the sopaipillas will puff up and become hollow shortly after they have been added to the oil.
Drain on paper towels and serve hot.