Ingredients:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
– 3/4 cup warm water
– Vegetable oil, for frying
– Cinnamon sugar (1/2 cup granulated sugar mixed with 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon), for coating
– Honey, for drizzling (optional)
Directions:
1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar.
2. Add the vegetable oil and warm water to the dry ingredients. Stir until a dough forms.
3. Knead the dough briefly on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic.
4. Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.
5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. Use a knife or pizza cutter to cut the dough into squares or triangles.
6. In a deep skillet or pot, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) over medium heat.
7. Carefully add the sopapillas to the hot oil, a few at a time, and fry until golden brown and puffed up, about 1-2 minutes per side.
8. Remove the sopapillas from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
9. While still warm, coat the sopapillas in the cinnamon sugar mixture, shaking off any excess.
10. Serve the sopapillas warm with a drizzle of honey, if desired.
Tips:
– For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of ground nutmeg or cloves to the cinnamon sugar mixture.
– Serve sopapillas with whipped cream, ice cream, or chocolate sauce for dipping.
– Leftover sopapillas can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven or toaster oven before serving.
Enjoy your homemade sopapillas!
