Sopaipillas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. shortening
1/3 c. warm water
cooking oil (for deep-fat frying)
honey (optional)
confectioners sugar (optional)

Preparation

In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt.
Cut in shortening until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
Gradually add water, stirring with a fork.
The dough will be crumbly.