Sopapillas De Levadura (Yeast Puffed Bread) sopapillas new mexico recipe

Sopapillas De Levadura (Yeast Puffed Bread)

Yield: 4 dozen medium sopapillas
Total Frying Time: 15-20 minutes
Temperature: Medium-High (105°-115°F)
Freeze Well

Ingredients

• 1 package active dry yeast
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 1/4 cups scalded milk, cooled
• 1 tablespoon shortening
• 4 cups flour
• Shortening

Instructions

1. Dissolve yeast in water and add to milk.
2. Combine dry ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl and cut in shortening.
3. Make a well in center of dry ingredients. Add liquid to dry ingredients and work into a dough.
4. Knead dough for 10 minutes, or until smooth; cover, and set aside.
5. Heat 2 inches of shortening in a heavy pan at medium-high heat.
6. Roll dough to a 1/8 inch thickness on a lightly floured board. Cut dough into 4-inch squares and fry until golden on both sides, turning once. (If the shortening is sufficiently hot, the sopaipillas will puff and become hollow shortly after being placed in the shortening.)
7. Drain sopapillas on absorbent towels.
Sopapillas De Levadura Quimica (Baking Powder Puffed Bread)

Yield: 4 dozen medium sopapillas
Total Frying Time:15-20 minutes
Temperature: Medium High
Freezes Well
Ingredients

• 4 cups flour
• 4 tablespoons shortening
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Combine dry ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl and cut in shortening.
2. Make a well in center of dry ingredients. Add water to dry ingredients and work into dough.
3. Knead dough until smooth, cover, and set aside for 20 minutes.
4. Heat 2 inches of shortening in a heavy pan at medium-high heat.
5. Roll dough to a 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured board. Cut dough into 4-inch squares and fry until golden on both sides, turning once. (If shortening is sufficiently hot, the sopaipillas will puff and become hollow shortly after being placed in the shortening.)
6. Drain sopapillas on absorbent towels.