Sopaipillas

The first time I ate these were at PONCH'S Mexican Restaurant in Austin, Texas. I love these little puffy dough, airy little biscuits. They serve them as a dessert. WARNING: You will find these habit forming  :)

4 cups flour
1 1/4 tbsp salt
3 tbsp baking powder
3 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp shortening
milk
oil for frying

Sit flour, salt, baking powder and sugar.

Cut in shortening and add just enough milk to make a soft dough, just firm enough to roll.

Cover bowl and let dough rest 30 to 60 minutes. Roll 1/4 inch thick on lightly floured board and cut in diamond-shaped pieces. I just do about 3" squares.. Doesn't have to be perfect. 

Heat one-inch of oil in a frying pan to approximately 370 to 380 F. Add a few pieces at a time.

Turn at once so they will puff evenly on both sides; then turn back to brown on both sides.

Drain on paper towel.

Sprinkle with powdered sugar or cinnamon-sugar mixture.

OR

I just like Butter and Honey .