Sopaipillas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. shortening
1/2 c. lukewarm water
1 pkg. yeast

Preparation

Sift dry ingredients together, then cut in shortening.
Mix water and yeast until yeast dissolves.
Then gradually add this to dry ingredients, stirring with a fork until it crumbles.
Knead on floured surface until a smooth ball is formed.
Divide in half and let stand 10 minutes.
Roll each half about 1/8-inch thick; cut into 3 squares.
Fry in hot oil for about 30 seconds on each side.
Drain and serve with honey.