Description
This Sopaipillas Recipe brings the classic Mexican sweet pastry to your kitchen — light, fluffy, and golden brown. Perfect as a dessert drizzled with honey or a savory side with chili, these airy treats are easy to make and irresistibly delicious. Experience authentic Mexican flavor in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar (optional, for sweet sopaipillas)
- 2 tablespoons shortening or butter
- ¾ cup warm water (plus 1–2 tablespoons more if needed)
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
- Optional Toppings: honey or agave syrup, cinnamon sugar, powdered sugar
Instructions
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar (if using).
- Add Shortening: Cut in the shortening or butter with your fingers or a fork until the mixture becomes crumbly.
- Add Water: Gradually pour in warm water while mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: On a floured surface, knead for about 3–5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Rest the Dough: Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes to relax the gluten.
- Roll and Cut: Roll out the dough to ⅛-inch thickness and cut into 3-inch squares or triangles.
- Heat Oil: Heat oil to 375°F (190°C) in a frying pan or deep fryer.
- Fry the Sopaipillas: Fry a few pieces at a time, turning once, until golden brown and puffed (about 30 seconds per side).
- Drain and Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with honey or cinnamon sugar.
Notes
- Ensure oil is hot enough (around 375°F) for instant puffing.
- Do not overcrowd the pan — fry in small batches.
- Resting the dough helps create an airy texture.
- Roll evenly for consistent puffing.
- Serve warm and fresh for the best taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sopaipillas
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 21
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
Keywords: Sopaipillas Recipe, Mexican dessert, New Mexican sopaipillas, homemade sopapilla recipe, Mexican sweet bread