The Nasty Bits: Sopaipillas
The Nasty Bits: Sopaipillas might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. One serving contains 59 calories, 1g of protein, and 2g of fat. This recipe serves 48. This recipe covers 2% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of baking powder, lard, sugar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.
Instructions
Place all the dry ingredients in a bowl and cut in the lard with a fork, until there are only small flakes of in the flour.
Dissolve the yeast in warm water; add the sugar and set aside for 5 minutes.
Add the yeast to the cooled scalded milk.
Add the liquid to the dry ingredients.
Mix to form a shaggy but not too wet dough. Knead the dough for 7 to 10 minutes, until it's smooth and fairly elastic. Cover with a tea towel and let rest for 15 minutes.
In the meantime, heat the rendered lard in a wok or frying skillet, until the candy thermometer register 300°F to 350°F.
Roll the dough out to a 1/8-inch thickness and cut into 3-inch squares. Slip the squares of dough into the lard, two at a time, not flipping until after the squares puff out. Fry on both sides, flipping only as needed for 1 to 2 minutes.
Serve warm with honey and preserves.