Sopaipilla - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. shortening
1 pkg. cake yeast
1/4 c. warm water
1 1/4 c. scalded milk

Preparation

Mix dry ingredients.
Mix yeast in warm water.
Melt shortening in scalded milk.
Combine all ingredients; knead until smooth and glossy.
Let rise 45 minutes.
Knead and roll dough 1/4-inch thick. Cut into 3-inch squares.
Drop into very hot 450\u00b0 oil.
Remove after each square has puffed up and lightly browned.
Cut small hole in each and fill with honey.
Serve immediately.