Sopaipillas with chocolate sauce, a delectable treat from New Mexican cuisine, are an ideal accompaniment to a hearty meal or as a delightful dessert. These golden-brown pillows of dough, traditionally made with flour, baking powder, salt, and lard, are deep-fried until fluffy and crispy. The chocolate sauce, prepared with cocoa powder, milk, butter, and sugar, offers a luscious complement to the sopaipillas, creating a symphony of flavors in every bite.
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SOPAIPILLAS
Provided by Food Network
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a food processor, pulse together the flours, salt, baking powder, and sugar. Add the lard or shortening and pulse to combine. Add the buttermilk and pulse until a moist dough forms. Transfer to a lightly floured work surface, and knead several times until it binds into a cohesive mass. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for at least 30 minutes.
- Pour oil to a depth of 4 inches into a heavy saucepan and heat to 375 degrees F. Meanwhile, divide the dough in half. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out half of the dough 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick. Cut into 6 squares or triangles. Drop 2 cutouts, 1 at a time, into the hot oil and fry, rolling them over, until golden, 40 to 50 seconds. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Serve at once on warmed plates with scoops of ice cream, cream anglais or dusted with powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar.
REAL SOPAPILLAS
Sopapillas for any occasion. Serve hot with honey, or your own tostados recipe.
Provided by Leaz
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 45m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt and shortening. Stir in water; mix until dough is smooth. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes.
- Roll out on floured board until 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick. Cut into 3 inch squares. Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 127.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
SOPAIPILLAS
Light, crispy pastry puffs, sopaipillas are a sweet way to round out a spicy meal. They make a nice winter dessert served warm and topped with honey or sugar. -Mary Anne McWhirter, Pearland, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until a loose ball forms (dough will be crumbly)., On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough for 3 minutes or until smooth. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Roll out into a 12x10-in. rectangle. Cut into 12 squares with a knife or cut into 12 circles using a round biscuit cutter. , In a deep-fat fryer, heat 2 in. oil to 375°. Fry sopaipillas for 1-2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels; keep warm. If desired, serve with honey and/or dust with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 57 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
SOPAIPILLAS RECIPE BY TASTY
These deep fried pastries are a classic treat in New Mexican households. Delicious served with tea or coffee, their light sweetness perfectly balances out a spicy meal. The dough comes together quickly, so be sure to warm up your oil for deep frying before you start. Once you drop the sopaipillas in the fryer, flip them immediately so that they form that signature pillow puff. They are great to serve to a crowd - but they sure won't last long!
Provided by Marigrace Angelo
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 12 sopaipillas
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Make the dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, vegetable oil, baking powder, and salt. Add the milk and warm water and stir with a rubber spatula until a sticky dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 2-3 minutes, until no longer sticky.
- Place the dough on a plate or baking sheet and cover with a damp cloth. Let rest for 15 minutes.
- Divide the dough into 3 equal balls, cover again with damp cloth, and let rest for 30-60 minutes.
- Make the chocolate dipping sauce: Add the dark and milk chocolate and coconut oil to a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until the chocolate is melted. Stir in the ancho chile powder and cinnamon. Whisk in the warm cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, until a thin dipping sauce consistency is reached. Stir in the vanilla. Set aside.
- Fill a Dutch oven or large pot fitted with a deep fry thermometer with about 3 inches (7 cm) of vegetable oil. Heat the oil until it reaches 400°F (200°C).
- While the oil is heating, shape the sopaipillas: On a lightly floured surface, roll out 1 of the 3 dough balls to a 8-inch (20 cm) square. Cut into 4 4-inch (10 cm) squares, discarding any extra trimmed dough. Place the squares on a baking sheet and cover with a damp towel. Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Line a baking sheet with paper towels and set near the pot of oil.
- Gently transfer one square of dough into the hot oil as a tester--it should float to the surface within a few seconds. As soon as the dough floats, flip it over immediately. Keep turning the dough every 5 seconds or so, until it puffs up like a pillow and turns light golden brown, about 1 minute. Remove from the oil and drain on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough squares, frying 2-4 at a time, or however many will fit without crowding the pot.
- Drizzle half of the sopaipillas with the honey and dust with the powdered sugar. Serve the other half with chocolate dipping sauce. Serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 13 grams
SOPAPILLAS
This is a flat bread that is easy to prepare, and is usually served with something sweet to put on top. Honey or cinnamon sugar. I prefer it with honey butter. Sometimes it can be served with guacamole or bean dips in place of traditional tortillas.
Provided by Xenia
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes
Time 22m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Using hands, mix in water to make a smooth dough. Knead lightly on a floured surface. Cut dough into 12 pieces, and shape into round balls. Cover, and set aside.
- Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into thin circles. Cut each circle into triangles. Fry in hot oil, until golden brown, turning when dough puffs. Remove, and drain well on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 254.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
Tips:
- Use the right flour: All-purpose flour is the most common flour used for sopaipillas, but you can also use bread flour or a blend of all-purpose and bread flour. Bread flour will give your sopaipillas a chewier texture, while all-purpose flour will make them more tender.
- Don't overwork the dough: When you're kneading the dough, be careful not to overwork it. Overworked dough will be tough and chewy, while properly kneaded dough will be soft and pliable.
- Let the dough rest: After you've kneaded the dough, let it rest for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the gluten to relax and make the dough easier to work with.
- Roll the dough out thinly: The thinner you roll out the dough, the crispier your sopaipillas will be. Aim for a thickness of about 1/8 inch.
- Fry the sopaipillas in hot oil: The oil should be hot enough to sizzle when you drop the sopaipillas in. This will help them cook quickly and evenly.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When you're frying the sopaipillas, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
- Serve the sopaipillas hot: Sopaipillas are best served hot, fresh out of the fryer. You can sprinkle them with cinnamon sugar, drizzle them with honey, or serve them with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Sopaipillas are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They're easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a little practice, you'll be able to make perfect sopaipillas every time.
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