Grandma's Sopapillas

Experience the nostalgic warmth of *Grandma's Sopapillas*, a classic homemade treat that brings golden, pillowy perfection to your table. This simple yet delightful recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a touch of shortening to create a soft, elastic dough—perfect for frying to airy, crisp perfection. The dough puffs up beautifully in hot oil, creating irresistibly light and hollow pastries that are ready to be drizzled with honey or sprinkled with powdered sugar. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a quick fry, these sopapillas make an ideal dessert or snack to share with loved ones. Whether you're recreating the flavors of your childhood or exploring this traditional delicacy for the first time, Grandma's Sopapillas are a must-try recipe that's guaranteed to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1 cup warm water
• 4 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
• 0 honey or powdered sugar (for topping)

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well to ensure even distribution.

Step 2

Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the shortening into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

Slowly add the warm water to the bowl, mixing with your hands or a wooden spoon until a soft dough forms.

Step 4

Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 2–3 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic.

Step 5

Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest for 15 minutes to relax the gluten.

Step 6

Roll out the dough to about 1/8-inch thickness using a rolling pin. Cut it into 3-inch squares or triangles using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.

Step 7

In a large, heavy pot or deep skillet, heat the vegetable oil to 375°F (190°C). Use a candy thermometer to monitor the oil temperature.

Step 8

Carefully place a few pieces of the dough into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pot. The sopapillas should puff up within a few seconds.

Step 9

Fry each piece for about 1–2 minutes on one side, then flip and fry for another 1–2 minutes, or until golden brown on both sides.

Step 10

Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried sopapillas to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 11

Repeat the frying process with the remaining dough, ensuring the oil stays at a consistent temperature.

Step 12

Serve the sopapillas warm, drizzled with honey or dusted with powdered sugar for added sweetness. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1603.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	9703.9

Total Fat 973.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 141.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2085.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 296.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.8g	0%
Total Sugars 18.0g
Protein 37.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 50.2mg	0%
Iron 16.8mg	0%
Potassium 396.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 86.8%

Protein: 1.5%

Carbs: 11.7%