Sopaipillas (Mexican Beignets)
These golden, crispy sopaipillas are an absolute delight with every bite. Light, airy, and perfectly puffed, they boast a crisp exterior that gives way to a soft, tender inside. Each bite is a perfect balance of texture and flavor, making them an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
For the Sopaipillas:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp fine salt
- ½ cup warm water + 4 tbsp
- 3 tbsp shortening
Cinnamon and sugar mix
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 1½ tsp Cinnamon
For the Toppings (Optional):
- Honey
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
Make the Sopaipilla Dough
- To begin, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Make sure there are no lumps so the dough turns out nice and smooth.
- Next, add the shortening and rub it into the dry ingredients. Keep mixing the shortening in until the dough looks like coarse crumbs.
- Once the fat is fully incorporated, slowly add the warm water while working the crumbs with your hands or a spoon. Keep mixing until the dough just comes together—it should be soft but not sticky.
Shape the Sopaipillas
- Now that your dough is ready, roll it into a ball and divide it into 5 equal pieces.
- Shape each piece into a ball and roll it out into a disc that’s about 8 inches in diameter.
- Once your dough is rolled out, cut each disc into 4 wedges. The triangles will have a curved side, and that’s exactly what you want!
- Repeat this process until all of your dough has been shaped.
Fry the Sopaipillas
- Heat your vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 360ºF (180ºC).
- Carefully add a couple of dough wedges to the hot oil. Let them fry until they puff up, then flip them over to cook the other side. They should be beautifully golden brown and crispy after a couple of minutes per side.
- Once done, remove the sopaipillas from the oil and let them drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- While they’re still warm, you can dust them in cinnamon sugar, or you can leave them to cool if you plan on stuffing them with honey or dust them with powder sugar.
Nutrition
Calories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.3gSodium: 148mgPotassium: 14mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 0.4IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg
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