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Crispy Sopapillas with Honey Cinnamon

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Light, pillowy pillows of fried dough dusted with cinnamon sugar and drizzled with sticky honey, perfect for a quick sweet treat or special occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 3/4 cup warm water
  • Vegetable oil or canola oil (about 4 cups) for deep frying
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • Honey, for drizzling

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  2. Cut in 2 tablespoons cold, cubed unsalted butter using fingers or a pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Slowly pour in 3/4 cup warm water while stirring with a fork until dough just comes together. Do not overwork.
  4. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for 4-5 minutes until smooth but soft. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
  5. Divide dough into two portions. Roll each on floured surface to about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thickness.
  6. Cut dough into 3-inch squares or triangles, optionally adding a small slit in the middle.
  7. Heat about 4 cups vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or Dutch oven to 375°F (190°C).
  8. Fry 3-4 pieces of dough at a time for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown and puffed. Use a slotted spoon to flip and remove.
  9. Drain fried sopapillas on a cooling rack over paper towels.
  10. While warm, sprinkle generously with cinnamon sugar mixture (1/2 cup sugar + 2 tsp cinnamon).
  11. Drizzle warm sopapillas with honey and serve immediately.

Notes

Maintain oil temperature at 375°F for best puff and crispiness. Do not over-knead dough to avoid toughness. Roll dough to about 1/8 inch thickness. Drain on cooling rack over paper towels to keep sopapillas crispy. Serve warm with honey drizzle. For gluten-free, use 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum. For vegan, substitute butter with coconut oil and honey with agave nectar.

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