Description
These Easy Sopapillas are a delightful Mexican fried dough dessert that puffs up beautifully, coated in cinnamon sugar and served with a drizzle of honey. Perfect for a sweet treat anytime!
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup warm water
For Frying and Serving:
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Cinnamon sugar (for dusting)
- Honey (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Stir in vegetable oil and warm water until a soft dough forms. Knead for 2 to 3 minutes, then let rest for 20 minutes.
- Roll and Fry: Roll out the dough, cut into squares or triangles. Fry in hot oil until golden and puffed, then drain on paper towels.
- Serve: Dust warm sopapillas with cinnamon sugar and serve with honey.
Notes
- Ensure oil is hot enough for proper puffing.
- Keep sopapillas warm in the oven while frying batches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sopapilla
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
