2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 level tsp. salt
1 tbsp. lard or shortening
1 tsp. sugar

Mix flour, baking powder, salt and sugar until well blended. Add enough warm water to make a medium soft dough (like pie crust). Place dough in covered bowl and allow to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Then roll dough out on floured board evenly at 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into 3 inch squares and fry in deep hot fat until fluffy brown. (If dough has been prepared properly the sopaipilla will swell and take shape while frying). Remove from fat and drain on paper towel. Makes about two dozen.