MEXICAN HONEY PUFFS (Sopapillas) 
1 tbsp. shortening
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3-3/4 c. cold water
Vegetable oil
Honey butter or cinnamon sugar

Honey Butter: Heat 3/4 cup honey and 2 tablespoons butter until hot.

Cinnamon Sugar: Mix 3 tablespoons sugar and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon.

Do Ahead Tip: Puffs can be reheated uncovered in 350 degree oven.

Cut shortening into flour, baking powder and salt until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Gradually add enough water to make a stiff pastry like dough, tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and dough almost cleans side of bowl. Gather dough into a ball; divide into halves and shape into 2 flattened rounds. (Cover half to prevent drying.)

Heat oil (1 1/2 to 2 inches) to 360 degrees. Roll 1 half of dough 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick. Cut into rectangles. 3 x 2 inches or 3 inch diamonds.

Fry 3 or 4 rectangles at a time, turning once, until puffed and golden brown. 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining dough. Dip puffs into Honey Butter or sprinkle with Cinnamon Sugar.

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Mexican Honey Puffs (Sopapillas)
   #88214
 KT (Iowa) says:
I made these for my roommates tonight... We didn't have any shortening so I substituted about 2 and a half tablespoons of cold butter. They were AWESOME. My roommates loved them. We couldn't get enough!

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