Sopaipillas(Puffy Fried Bread) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/4 tsp. salt
3 tsp. baking powder
3 Tbsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. shortening
1 1/4 c. milk (approximately)
salad oil (for deep frying)

Preparation

Sift flour; measure and sift again with salt, baking powder and sugar.
Cut in shortening.
Add milk to make a soft dough just firm enough to roll.
Cover bowl and let stand for 30 to 60 minutes or refrigerate until needed.
Divide dough in half; roll dough 1/4-inch thick on lightly floured board and cut into diamond-shaped pieces.
Heat oil in frying pan to approximately 370\u00b0.
Add a few pieces of dough at a time; turn at once so they will puff evenly, then turn back to brown both sides.
Drain on paper toweling.
Serve hot with butter and honey.