Sopaipillas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 c. all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1 1/2 to 1 3/4 c. warm water
2 1/2 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. lard or shortening
1 pkg. regular dry yeast

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in water.
Mix dry ingredients together; stir into yeast.
Cut in shortening.
Roll dough out onto floured surface to 1/4-inch thick.
Cut into 3-inch squares.
Fry in deep fat until golden brown.