Sopapillas.
Mexican Beignets.
Donut Triangles.
Perfection.
These little pillows from heaven are a favorite dessert at my local Mexican Cafe. Served warm, they are the perfect deep-fried bite to end a meal.
Here is the easiest recipe I've ever seen for them. They're great to share!
Or not.
Sopapillas
2 C all purpose flour
2 T shortening
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 C water
Oil for frying
Cinnamon Sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
Mix the flour, shortening, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Make a well in the mixture and slowly add the water a little at a time until the dough comes together. It should not be too sticky.
Cover the dough and let it stand for 20 minutes.
Roll the dough out to 1/8"-1/4" on a floured surface. Cut into squares/diamonds/triangles.
Bring your frying oil to 375 degrees F.
Fry your sopapillas 4-5 at a time, until golden on both sides (abt 2 minutes a side)
Drain excess oil on paper towels and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.
Unabashedly stuff your face.
Cinnamon sugar. honey. why not?
honey drizzle/rolled in cinnamon sugar
oh my gatos
