Description
Sopapillas Puff is a delightful fried pastry treat that is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Made with simple pantry ingredients, these golden puffs are perfect when drizzled with honey or dusted with cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar. A quick and easy recipe yielding 12 fluffy, warm sopapillas ideal for dessert or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus extra for frying
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Toppings
- Honey, for drizzling
- Cinnamon sugar (optional, for dusting)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar until well mixed.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the vegetable oil and warm water. Add the vanilla extract if using to enhance flavor.
- Form Dough: Mix the ingredients until a dough forms. Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead the dough for 2-3 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Divide and Shape: Divide the dough into 12 equal portions. Roll each into a ball, then flatten each ball into a disc about 1/2 inch thick.
- Heat Oil: Pour about 2 inches of vegetable oil into a large, deep skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Test the oil by dropping a small piece of dough into it; the oil is ready when the dough bubbles and floats to the surface.
- Fry Sopapillas: Carefully place the dough discs into the hot oil in batches. Fry each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and puffed up, flipping with tongs to cook evenly.
- Drain Excess Oil: Remove the fried sopapillas using a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
- Serve Warm: While still warm, drizzle the sopapillas with honey or dust with cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar for added sweetness. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Make sure the oil temperature is properly heated to ensure the sopapillas puff up nicely and cook evenly without absorbing too much oil.
- You can omit vanilla extract if you prefer a more traditional flavor or if unavailable.
- Serve fresh and warm for optimal taste; they tend to harden once cooled.
- For a healthier option, use a neutral oil with a high smoke point like canola or sunflower oil for frying.
- Adjust the thickness of dough discs slightly if needed; thinner discs might puff more but cook faster.
