Description
Learn how to make irresistible sopapillas with this easy recipe. These classic fried bread desserts are perfect for a special treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for frying
- Honey or powdered sugar for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the yeast mixture and 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut the dough into squares or circles.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat to 375°F (190°C).
- Carefully place a few dough pieces into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot.
- Fry for 1-2 minutes per side, until golden brown and puffed.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm, drizzled with honey or dusted with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Ensure your oil is at the correct temperature for best results.
- Fry in batches to avoid lowering the oil temperature.
- Enjoy immediately for the freshest taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sopapilla
- Calories: Around 200
- Sugar: Varies with topping
- Sodium: Around 150mg
- Fat: Around 10g
- Saturated Fat: Around 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: Around 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Around 25g
- Fiber: Around 1g
- Protein: Around 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg