Description
Indulge in the warm, fluffy goodness of homemade sopapillas that are perfectly sweetened and delicately spiced with cinnamon. These delightful pastries puff up beautifully when fried, creating a crispy exterior and soft interior. Ideal for sharing with loved ones, serve them fresh out of the fryer, drizzled with honey or sprinkled with powdered sugar for a treat that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup warm water
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and sugar. Mix well.
- Gradually add warm water while stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead gently for about 2 minutes until smooth.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick; cut into squares or triangles.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry the pieces of dough until golden brown on both sides.
- Drain on paper towels before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sopapillas (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg