Mexico Sopaipilla
Sopaipillas are puffed pillows of pastry that add a contrasting crunchiness to soups. They are also served with honey for dessert, or as snacks and appetizers with queso fresco (creamy cheese). These small pastry squares are deep-fried to a golden brown and are best served warm.
Recipe Servings: 4
Prep Time
25 minutes
+ 1 minute resting
+ 1 minute resting
Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
41 minutes
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Kosher
Halal
Ingredients
- 2 cups (240 ml) flour
- 1 tsp (5 ml) baking powder
- 1 tsp (5 ml) salt
- 2 Tbsp (30 ml) lard
- ¾–1 cup (180–240 ml) warm water
- 3 cups (720 ml) oil, for frying
Directions
- Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into a mixing bowl.
- Rub in lard so mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Starting with ¼ cup (60 ml) water, gradually add to form a soft dough. Shape into a ball, cover, and let rise for 60 minutes.
- Roll dough out thinly on a floured surface. Cut into 3-inch (7.5-cm) squares or rounds.
- Add oil to a skillet, heat over medium-high, and add dough, deep-frying to a golden brown.
- Drain sopaipillas and serve hot.
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