Sopaipillas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sifted all-purpose flour (sift before measuring)
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. peanut oil
3/4 c. water
2 1/2 Tbsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple, undrained
peanut oil for frying
confectioners sugar

Preparation

Sift flour, baking powder and salt into medium bowl.
Make well in center of ingredients.
Add 1 tablespoon peanut oil and water; mix well with a fork to form a soft, smooth dough.
Divide into 4 portions.
Knead each part 4 or 5 times, until smooth. Form each part into a ball.
Flatten with palm of hand.