Sopapillas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. shortening (quarter size)
enough warm water to work dough

Preparation

Mix all ingredients and roll out dough on floured cutting board.
Shape in 5-inch circles 1/8-inch thick and deep fry in very hot oil.
Move sopaipilla around so the dough begins to puff up.