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Sopaipillas Mexican Beignets.

Sopaipillas - Easy Authentic Mexican Beignets Recipe

Keesha
This sopaipillas recipe is incredibly quick and easy. And it's one of those that gives you a ton of delicious sweet treats in no time at all! I've provided you with essential steps and tricks to get the perfect flaky, sweet pastry bites. All that's left to do is choose a garnish!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 20
Calories 64 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the sopaipillas

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp fine salt
  • 1/2 cup warm water + 4 tbsp
  • 3 tbsp shortening

For the toppings (optional)

  • Honey
  • Cinnamon and sugar mix
  • Powdered sugar
  • Whipped cream

Instructions
 

Make the sopaipilla dough

  • To start, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Make sure there are no lumps in the ingredients.
  • Next, rub in the shortening. Keep incorporating the fat until your mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Once your mixture is ready, slowly add the water while working the crumbs with your hands or a spoon. Keep adding water until the dough just comes together.

Shape the sopapillas

  • Roll the dough into a ball. Then, divide it into 5 equal pieces. Shape them into a ball as well.
  • Then, roll each ball into a disc that is roughly 8 inches in diameter.
  • Cut the disc into 4 triangular wedges. Obviously, one side of the triangle will be curved, and that's perfect!
  • Continue the process until all of your dough has been portioned.

Finish off the sopaipillas

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or large pot. You can heat it to 360ºF (180ºC).
  • Then, add a couple of wedges to the hot oil. Leave them to fry until they start to puff up. Turn them over, and leave them to cook until they are beautifully browned on both sides. This will take a couple of minutes per side.
  • Remove the puffed dough pieces from the oil. Place them on paper towel and allow the excess oil to drain.
  • While they are still warm, dust them in cinnamon sugar. You can also leave them to cool completely before stuffing or filling them.
  • Repeat the frying process until all your dough pieces are fried, drained, cooled, and garnished.

Nutrition

Calories: 64kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.3gSodium: 151mgPotassium: 14mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.03gCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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