Sopapilla Dessert

This light and tender fry bread dessert hails from Mexico. Roll in cinnamon sugar immediately after frying, or try drizzling with honey.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 251 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 8 cups shortening for frying

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat 8 cups shortening in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in 2 tablespoons shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually stir in water just until dough pulls together. Divide dough into 4 pieces and form each piece into a ball. Roll the balls into 8 inch diameter circles. Cut each one into 8 wedges. In a large bowl, mix together the cinnamon and sugar. Set aside.

Step 3

Fry the wedges until they puff up and turn light brown. Drain briefly, roll in the cinnamon sugar and serve hot.