Sopaipillas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. margarine
1/2 c. lukewarm water

Preparation

Sift dry ingredients.
Cut in margarine until mixture resembles cornmeal.
Gradually add water, stirring mixture with a fork.
Turn out on a lightly floured surface; knead to a smooth ball.
Divide in half.
Let stand 10 minutes.
Roll each half out in a rectangle about 10 x 12 1/2 x 1/16-inch.
Cut into 2 1/2-inch squares.
Fry 3 or 4 at a time in deep 400\u00b0 fat for 30 seconds on each side.
Drain.
Roll in sugar and cinnamon if you want it as a dessert.
Or serve hot with honey.