Sopapillas

Sopapillas are one of New Mexico’s best kept secrets. I think these delicious clouds of fried goodness was a key player to winning over my spouse. They go great with both sweet and savory. I like to use them to scoop up my chile and save one for the end of the meal to eat with honey or jelly.

This Recipe make 1-2 dozen depending on size.

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons lard
• 1 ½ cup warm water

Supplies

• Mixing bowl
• Measuring cups/spoons
• Pan or Fryer
• Sifter (optional)
• Rolling Pin

• Add the dry ingredients to mixing bowl. Flour salt, baking powder
• *Note My grandma sifted the flour so I sift the flour
• Add lard
• Slowly warm water while mixing
• *Note Hands are great mixing tools

• Cover dough with paper towels or hand towel
• Wait 20 minutes

*Note circles are hard. We are cutting the dough anyway so don’t worry about the shape.

• Break dough into smaller manageable balls
• Roll out dough in to your favorite shape or state
• 1/8 to1/4 inch thick
• Cut into desired sizes

• Preheat oil about 375 degrees
• Place dough in oil frying until both sides are golden brown
• Drain on paper towels
• *Note I place paper towels at the bottom of my bowl