Sopaipillas with Honey
Pillowy fried squares of dough that puff hollow in hot oil, served warm with honey — a beloved finish to a New Mexican meal.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 35 min
- Servings
- 6
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Calories
- 210 kcal
Equipment
- •Rolling pin
- •Deep pot for frying
- •Thermometer
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 210 kcal
- fat
- 11
- carbs
- 26
- protein
- 3
- calories
- 210
Instructions
- 1
Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in the lard until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
- 2
Gradually add the warm water and mix into a soft dough. Knead for 2–3 minutes until smooth.
- 3
Cover the dough and let it rest for 20 minutes.
- 4
Roll the dough out to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut it into 3-inch squares or triangles.
- 5
Heat the oil to 375°F in a deep pot. Fry a few pieces, spooning hot oil over tops, about 1–2 minutes per side until golden.
- 6
Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with honey for drizzling.
Chef's tips
Oil temperature is key: at 375°F the dough puffs up hollow, but cooler oil makes them greasy and dense.
Storage
Best eaten fresh and warm; leftovers keep a day at room temperature but lose their puff.
Reheating
Warm briefly in a 300°F oven for a few minutes to re-crisp; microwaving makes them soggy.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Rolling the dough too thin, which stops it from puffing up hollow.
- •Crowding the pot with too many pieces, which lowers the oil temperature.
- •Letting the dough rest for too long, which makes the pastry tough.
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