Bread
(Rolls and Dumplings
)
Sopaipillas
Contributor: Dad/Gramps
3 qt pan
2
cups
flour
1/4
cup
shortening
1
Tbl
baking powder
1
tsp
salt
2/3
cup
milk
vegetable oil
for frying
1
Tbl
powdered sugar
1/2
tsp
cinnamon
In large bowl, mix flour, shortening, baking powder & salt. Mix like pastry to coarse crumbs. Add milk, stir
until dough holds together. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and knead about 3 minutes. With rolling
pin, roll half the dough into 9 x 12 rectangle. Cut into 3 x 3 squares. Repeat.
In 3 quart pan over medium heat, heat 1 1/2 inches of oil to 375 degrees. Fry 2 squares at a time in hot oil,
turning with slotted spoon as soon as they rise to surface, turning until both sides are golden brown. Drain on
paper towel. To serve as bread, leave plain, as dessert, roll in powdered sugar and cinnamon mixture.
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