Sopapillas

Step 1

Whisk flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt together. Cut in the shortening and combine thoroughly.

Step 2

Add water and stir until the dough starts to come together.

Step 3

Sprinkle a bit of extra flour on a countertop and turn the dough out onto it.

Step 4

Knead it for about 5 minutes, adding a sprinkle of flour if it becomes sticky.

Step 5

Place the dough back in the mixing bowl, cover with a towel and let it rest for 10 minutes.

Step 6

Meanwhile, heat oil to 350°F in a deep-frying pan over medium heat.

Step 7

While the oil is heating, roll the dough out to between 1/8" to 1/4" thickness

Step 8

Using a pizza cutter, cut the dough into 16-20 equal pieces.

Step 9

Carefully drop 4-5 pieces into the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side or until both sides have puffed up and turned a golden.

Step 10

Remove from the oil and drain them over a cookie cooling rack or a plate with a paper towel.

Step 11

Once cooled, sprinkle them with a bit of powdered sugar and serve with honey for drizzling.