Denver-Style Sopapillas with Honey
Puffed, fried pillows of dough served hot with honey, a standard dessert at Denver's Mexican-American restaurants.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 35 min
- Servings
- 6
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Calories
- 260 kcal
Equipment
- •Rolling pin
- •Deep fryer or heavy pot
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 260 kcal
- fat
- 12
- carbs
- 34
- protein
- 4
- calories
- 260
Instructions
- 1
Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl.
- 2
Work the shortening in until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
- 3
Slowly add the warm water. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- 4
Knead the dough briefly. Cover it and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- 5
Roll the dough out about 1/4 inch thick. Cut it into 3-inch squares or triangles.
- 6
Heat the oil to 375°F in a deep pot on the stovetop.
- 7
Fry a few pieces at a time. Spoon hot oil over the tops until they puff and turn golden, about 1-2 minutes per side.
- 8
Drain on paper towels and dust with cinnamon sugar if desired. Serve warm with honey drizzled on top or on the side.
Chef's tips
Keep the oil at a steady 375°F so the sopapillas puff up fully. Resting the dough makes it much easier to roll out.
Storage
Best eaten the day they are made.
Reheating
Reheat briefly in a 350°F oven to re-crisp; avoid microwaving.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Using oil that is too cool, which makes the sopapillas greasy and flat.
- •Rolling the dough too thick, which prevents it from puffing completely.
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