Sopapillas

• 4 cups oil for frying
• 2 cups unbleached all purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon shortening
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup white sugar

Directions

Heat oil in deep fryer to 375.

In 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 balls into 8 inch diameter circles. Cut each one into 8 wedges. In a large bowl, mix together cinnamon and sugar, set aside.

Fry wedges until they puff up and turn a light brown. Drain briefly, roll in the cinnamon and sugar and serve. They are good with a little honey or chocolate sauce to dip in. I like to top mine with a can of whip cream.

By imaqt1962