Sopaipilla Stars

Name: Sopaipilla Stars
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 dozen
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons shortening; 2/3 cup water; Oil for deep-fat frying; Confectioners' sugar and honey

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Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Glenda Jarboe, Oroville, California

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Updated on Oct. 22, 2022

These deep-fried breads were a hit when I made them for our daughter's birthday party. They're a fun way to round out a Mexican-themed meal. —Glenda Jarboe, Oroville, California

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Sopaipilla Stars

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Yield:1 dozen

Prep:20 min

Cook:10 min

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Ingredients

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons shortening
2/3 cup water
Oil for deep-fat frying
Confectioners' sugar and honey

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Directions

1
In a small bowl, combine dry ingredients; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until mixture holds together.

2
On a lightly floured surface, knead dough for 1-2 minutes or until smooth. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Roll out to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. star cookie cutter or into 2-1/2-in. triangles.
3
In an electric skillet or deep fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry sopaipillas 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown and puffed. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar; serve immediately with honey.