Sopaipillas

Sopaipillas are a traditional New Mexican pastry that originated from Native American cuisine. They are often enjoyed with savory dishes or as a sweet treat with honey and cinnamon.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Sopaipillas

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: Latin American, New Mexican Courses: Any, Appetizer, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 960

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 4 tablespoon Honey
• 2 teaspoon Ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. Gradually add the milk and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until the dough comes together.
3. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic.
4. Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest for 30 minutes.
5. Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or pot to 375°F (190°C).
6. Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness and cut it into small squares or circles.
7. Fry the sopaipillas in hot oil until they puff up and turn golden brown on both sides.
8. Remove the sopaipillas from the oil and drain them on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
9. Serve the sopaipillas warm, drizzled with honey and sprinkled with ground cinnamon.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 240kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 10g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.