Classic Sopapillas
Delight your taste buds with the irresistible charm of Classic Sopapillas—a beloved Tex-Mex dessert that's crispy on the outside, airy on the inside, and perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings. Made with a handful of pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and warm water, these golden pockets of perfection are kneaded to a smooth elastic dough, fried to fluffy brilliance, and served warm with a drizzle of honey or a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar for a decadent finish. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy sopapilla recipe is ideal for a festive treat or a cozy dessert night. Perfect keywords: "classic sopapillas recipe," "Tex-Mex dessert," "homemade sopapillas," "fried dough dessert," "sweet honey sopapillas."
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 0.75 cup warm water
- 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
- as desired honey (for serving)
- as desired cinnamon sugar (optional for serving)
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Stir in the 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and warm water until the dough begins to come together.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let rest for 20 minutes.
After resting, divide the dough into two equal portions.
Roll each portion out to about 1/8 inch thickness and cut into 3-inch squares or desired shape.
In a large, deep skillet or saucepan, heat the 4 cups of vegetable oil to 375°F (190°C).
Gently place a few dough pieces in the hot oil. Fry them until golden on one side, then use tongs or a slotted spoon to turn them over and fry the other side, about 2 minutes per side.
Remove the sopapillas from the oil and drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining dough.
Serve warm with honey drizzled over the sopapillas, or sprinkle with cinnamon sugar if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
9294 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 974.4 g | 1249% | |
| Saturated Fat | 139.2 g | 696% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2083 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 208.7 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.7 g | ||
| Protein | 24.9 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 34 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 268 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
