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                    Sopaipillas (Puffy Fried Bread)

Recipe By     : Sunset Mexican Cook Book
Serving Size  : 24   Preparation Time :1:30
Categories    : Breads                           Mexican

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  4      cups          all-purpose flour
  1 1/4  teaspoons     salt
  3      teaspoons     baking powder
  3      tablespoons   sugar
  2      tablespoons   shortening
                       milk (about 1 1/4 cups)
                       salad oil for frying

Sift flour, measure, and sift again with the salt, baking powder, and
sugar.  Cut in the shortening, and add milk to make a soft dough just
firm enough to roll.  Cover bowl and let dough stand for 30 to 60
minutes; then roll 1/4 inch thick on lightly floured board and cut in
diamond-shaped pieces.  Heat about 1 inch of oil in a frying pan to about
370o to 380o.  Add a few pieces at a time, turn at once so they will puff
evenly, then turn back to brown both sides.  Drain on paper toweling.
Makes 4 dozen or more.

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Serving Ideas : Serve with butter and/or honey