Source:

Theresa C.

Serves/Makes:60 sopapillas or more

Ingredients

• 1/2 package dry yeast
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) warm water
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) milk
• 2-1/2 tsp (12.5 ml) baking powder (1 tsp (5 ml) for each cup of flour)
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) sugar
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
• 2-1/2 cups (600 ml) flour
• Powdered sugar (if desired)
• hot oil for frying.

Preparation

• In a large bowl add yeast to water and dissolve.
• Add egg, milk and sugar.
• Mix until mixture starts to form.
• Add flour, salt, baking powder a little at a time and mix to a thick dough.
• Let sit for 15 minutes.
• Put dough on floured board and roll very thin.
• Cut into 2 inch squares or triangles.
• Fry in hot oil until brown.
• When done roll sopapilla in powdered sugar.

Comments

They are great with chocolate syrup or honey for dipping.

You can put part of the dough in the refrigerator for a couple of days, if all is not used.