Ingredients
- all purpose flour2 cup
- salt2 tsp
- baking powder2 tsp
- shortening1/4 cup
- warm water1 1/2 cup
- vegetable oil, for frying
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Method 6 steps
Combine ingredients and knead into a round ball.
Cover with a towel and let set for 10–20 minutes.
Break dough into 2–3 inch balls. Roll out each ball so that it is 8–12 inches in diameter. Cut into quarters.
Deep fry in hot oil until golden brown. Turn once.
Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with mixture of sugar and cinnamon.
Serve warm plain or drizzled with honey or strawberry syrup.
Region evidence: place name in title — Dish name: “Latin American” in “Sopaipillas (Latin American Fried Dough)” (corrected; previously north-america/US)
