Sopaipillas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. shortening
3/4 c. cold water
oil for frying

Preparation

Sift all dry ingredients together.
Cut in shortening until mealy.
Work in water gradually to form a pastry-like dough.
Turn onto a lightly floured board and knead until smooth.
Roll as thin as possible.
Cut into 2 or 3-inch squares.
Fry one by one in hot oil (370\u00b0).
They should puff up as they brown and should be turned during the frying so the second side can also puff.
Drain on paper towels.
Makes 20 or 30.