Sopaipillas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
3 tsp. vegetable oil
1/2 c. water
vegetable oil (for frying)
1 egg

Preparation

Sift
flour,
baking
powder
and salt into medium size bowl. Beat
egg
in
a
small bowl; stir in vegetable oil and water. Pour
over dry ingredients, stirring with a fork until well blended.
Turn
out onto lightly floured board and knead until smooth.
Divide
dough
in
half.
Roll
out
each to a 12-inch square,
then
cut them out into 16 (2-inch) squares. Melt enough shortening or pour in enough vegetable oil to make a
2-inch depth in an electric deep fat fryer or heavy saucepan.
Heat
to 380\u00b0.
Fry squares 2 or 3 at a time and turning often,
3 to 4 minutes or until puffed and golden.
Serve warm with honey or butter.