Sopaipillas

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
• 1 package yeast dry
• 4 cups flour all-purpose divided
• 36 servings honey 
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 1 tablespoon shortening melted
• 1 tablespoon sugar divided
• 36 servings vegetable oil 
• 1.5 cups warm water (105° to 115°)

Equipment

• bowl
• paper towels
• hand mixer

Directions

1. Dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in warm water in a large bowl, stirring well; let stand 5 minutes or until bubbly.
2. Add remaining sugar, shortening, baking powder, salt, and 2 cups flour; beat at low speed of electric mixer until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
3. Place dough in a greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
4. Punch dough down; turn out onto a lightly floured surface, and let rest 5 minutes. Knead 4 to 5 times.
5. Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness; cut into 3-inch squares.
6. Cut each square in half to form a triangle.
7. Gently drop dough triangles into deep hot oil (375); fry only a few at a time, turning once. Cook until sopaipillas are golden brown.
8. Drain on paper towels.
9. Serve hot with honey.