Sopaipillas

• 4 Cup Flour
• 1 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 3 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 3 Tablespoon Sugar
• 2 Tablespoons Shortening
• 1 1/4 Cup Milk (measure maybe be slight less or more)
• 1 inch Vegetable Oil for deep frying
• Honey

Instructions:
In a large bowl, first sift the flour and then measure the 4 cups of flour and add the salt, baking powder, and sugar. Sift again.
Cut in the shortening.
Add milk to make a soft dough just firm enough to roll.
Cover bowl and let dough rest for 30 to 60 minutes.
Roll 1/4 inch (.75 cm) thick on lightly floured board and cut in square or rectangle pieces. You choose the size you want your sopaipillas. I think 3x4 inches is a nice size.
In a frying pan, add about 1 inch of vegetable oil and heat to about 370-375F (190C).
Add a few pieces of dough at a time, turn at once so they will puff evenly, then turn back to brown both sides.
Drain on paper towels.
Serve the hot Sopaipillas with honey. Enjoy by opening a corner of the puffed bread and adding a bit of honey.

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