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Sopaipillas( Mexican Fried Bread)

These are good...





List of Ingredients



• 4 cups flour
  
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  
• 1 Tablespoon Baking powder
  
• 3 Tablespoons sugar, plus additional for dusting
  
• 2 Tablespoons shortening
  
• 1 1/4 cups milk, approximately
  
• Oil for frying
  






Instructions



1. Mix flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar.
   
2. Cut in shortening
   
3. add just enough milk to make a soft, but firm dough.
   
4. Cover bowl and let stand for 30 minutes to 60 minutes.
   
5. Roll dough on lightly floured board to 1/4 inch thick.
   and cut into diamond shaped pieces. Heat oil to 375 degrees.
   
6. Add a few pieces of the dough at a time and fry until brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
   
7. If desired, sprinkle with additional sugar while still hot or serve with butter.
   
   
8. Makes about 4 dozen.
   






Final Comments


I like to make them square and sprinkle with powder white sugar. Almost like the french quarter donut in New Orleans.