Yeast Sopaipillas(Makes 4 Dozen) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. shortening
1 pkg. dry active yeast
1/4 c. warm water
1 1/4 c. scalded milk, cooled
liquid shortening to fry

Preparation

Combine dry ingredients and cut in shortening.
Dissolve yeast in warm water and add cooled milk.
Make a well in dry ingredients and add liquid.
Work into dough.
Knead dough 15 to 20 times and set aside for 10 minutes.
Add liquid shortening to skillet and heat to 420\u00b0.
Roll dough to 1/4-inch thick; cut in squares or triangles.