Sopaipillas(Fried Bread) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. flour
3 tsp. baking powder
3 tsp. sugar
3 Tbsp. vegetable shortening
1 tsp. salt

Preparation

Sift flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Cut in shortening, adding enough water to make a dry dough (about 1 3/4 cups).
Let dough stand about 20 minutes.
Roll out on floured board 1/4-inch thick and cut into 3-inch squares.
Deep fry in hot fat until golden brown.
Makes about 4 dozen.