Sopaipillas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. sifted flour
1/4 c. warm water
1 1/4 c. scalded milk (cooled)
1 Tbsp. shortening
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 pkg. dry yeast
1 tsp. baking powder
1 Tbsp. sugar

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add to milk.
Combine dry ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and cut in shortening.
Make a well in center of dry ingredients.
Add liquid mixture to dry mixture and work into a dough.
Knead for 10 minutes or until smooth.
Cover and set aside.
Heat oil in electric skillet to 420\u00b0.
Roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness, cut into 4-inch squares. Brown on both sides, turning once.
Drain on paper towels.
Serve hot with honey.