Real Sopapillas

Cinco de Mayo - Everyday Cooking

Sopapillas for any occasion. Serve hot with honey, or your own tostados recipe.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 24

Yield: 2 dozen

Real Sopapillas

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

4 tablespoons shortening

1 ½ cups warm water

2 quarts oil for frying

Mexican White Sauce

Everyday Cooking

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl stir together flour baking powder salt and shortening. Stir in water; mix until dough is smooth. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes.

Step 2

Roll out on floured board until 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick. Cut into 3 inch squares. Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Nutritional Information

Real Sopapillas

Servings Per Recipe:24

Calories: 159.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.2g 4%

Carbohydrates: 16g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 0.6g 2%

Sugars: 0.1g

Fat: 9.7g 15%

Saturated Fat: 1.5g 8%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.7mg 13%

Folate: 38.1mcg 10%

Calcium: 20.2mg 2%

Iron: 1mg 6%

Magnesium: 4.8mg 2%

Potassium: 22.5mg 1%

Sodium: 127.7mg 5%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 87

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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