Sopapillas with honey butter

Categories : Breads Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tb p lard
1/2 cup water
shortening for frying

1 cup butter
1/2 cup honey

Heat fat till 400 degrees.

Sift dry ingredients together.

Work in lard and lukewarm water to make a soft dough. Chill in fridge.

Roll out dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into 3 inch squares.

Deep fry in hot lard or vegetable shortening a few at a time. Brown on each side and drain on paper towels.

Serve piping hot. To eat, poke and pour in honey or slather with honey butter.

Honey butter: whip 1 cup butter with 1/2 to 1 cups honey. Cover and store in fridge.

Cuisine:
"Mexican"