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Sopapillas (Fried Biscuit Puffs)
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Sopapillas (Fried Biscuit Puffs)

7 ingredients 10 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

676
Calories
13g
Protein
13g
Fat
127g
Carbs

Counts 6 of 7 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Honey 1 tbsp (21g) 64
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tbsp. shortening
  • 2/3 c. lukewarm water
  • Fat for frying
  • Honey or sugar and cinnamon

Directions

1

Stir together flour, baking powder and salt.

2

Cut in the shortening until mixture resembles cornmeal.

3

Gradually add the water, stirring with a fork (dough will be crumbly).

4

Turn onto floured surface; knead into a smooth ball.

5

Divide dough in half; let stand 10 minutes.

6

Roll each half into a 12 1/2 x 10 inch rectangle.

7

Cut into 2 1/2 inch squares (do not reroll or patch dough).

8

Fry a few at a time in deep hot fat (425 degrees) until golden.

9

Drain on paper toweling.

10

Serve with honey or roll in sugar-cinnamon mixture.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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