Sopaipillas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. dry yeast
1 Tbsp. sugar, divided
1 1/2 c. warm water
1 Tbsp. shortening, melted
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
4 c. all-purpose flour, divided
vegetable oil
honey

Preparation

Dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in warm water in a large bowl, stirring well.
Let stand 5 minutes until bubbly.
Add remaining sugar, shortening, baking powder, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat at low speed of electric mixer until smooth.
Stir in remaining flour to make a soft dough.
Place dough in a greased bowl, turning to grease top.
Cover; let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, until doubled in size.
Punch down dough; turn onto a lightly floured surface.