Sopaipillas

The International Sampler Cookbook One of Rae and Angie’s favorites as kids! We spent many an afternoon standing over the “Fry Daddy” covered in powdered sugar. Ingredients: 1 pkg dry yeast 1/4 cup warm water 4 cups sifted flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp sugar 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 Tbsp shortening 1 1/4 cup milk, scalded then cooled (see French Bread recipe for scalding directions) Oil for deep frying Powdered sugar for dusting Dissolve yeast in warm water in cup. Combine dry ingredients in a bowl. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Add yeast and milk; mix well. Knead … Continue reading Sopaipillas