SOPAPILLAS

Ingredients

• 1.5 cup All-Purpose Flour (205 grams, loosely packed)
• 0.5 tsp Salt (fine sea salt)
• 1 tsp Baking Powder (double‑acting)
• 4 fl oz Hot Water (heated to about 120°F)
• 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil (for the dough; neutral oil)
• 2 cup Neutral Oil for Frying (canola, peanut, or vegetable oil with high smoke point)
• 2 tbsp Powdered Sugar (for dusting (optional))
• 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon (for dusting (optional))
• 2 tbsp Honey (for drizzling or filling (optional))

Instructions

1. Combine Dry Ingredients

   In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups all‑purpose flour, 0.5 tsp salt, and 1 tsp baking powder until evenly distributed.

   Time: PT2M

2. Add Wet Ingredients

   Add 4 fl oz hot water and 1 tbsp oil to the dry mixture, stir until a shaggy dough forms, then knead in the bowl until it comes together.

   Time: PT5M

3. Knead Dough

   Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic; the dough should spring back when pressed.

   Time: PT5M

4. Rest Dough

   Divide dough into 4 equal balls, cover with a damp cloth, and let rest for 20 minutes at room temperature.

   Time: PT20M

5. Roll and Cut Pieces

   On a floured surface, roll each ball into a thick disc about ¼‑inch thick, then cut into quarters (or squares) using a pizza cutter dusted in flour.

   Time: PT10M

6. Second Rest Before Frying

   Place cut pieces on a tray, cover loosely, and let rest another 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

7. Preheat Frying Oil

   Fill a deep pan with enough oil to submerge pieces, heat to 350 °F (175 °C) using a thermometer.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

8. Fry Sopapillas

   Carefully lower a few pieces into hot oil, fry for 30‑45 seconds per side until light‑golden brown, then remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

9. Serve and Enjoy

   While still warm, dust with powdered sugar and cinnamon or poke a small hole and fill with honey.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

5 g

Carbohydrates

35 g

Fat

10 g

Fiber

1 g