Best 6 Sopaipillas Fritters Recipes
**Sopapillas: A Delightful Treat from Both Sides of the World**
Sopapillas, also known as sopaipillas fritas or sopaipillas de viento, are a type of fried dough pastry that originated in Spain and Mexico. These delectable treats are popular in many Latin American countries, as well as in the Southwestern United States. Sopapillas can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and can be filled with a variety of ingredients, such as beans, cheese, or meat. This article provides two delicious recipes for sopaipillas: a traditional sopaipilla recipe and a sopaipilla cheesecake bites recipe. Both recipes are easy to follow and will result in a delicious and satisfying dish. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, you are sure to enjoy making and eating these delightful sopaipillas.
SOPAIPILLAS (FRITTERS)
From Mexican Cooking at the Academy, California Culinary Academy. Sopaipillas are golden-fried puffs of dough. In new Mexico where they are popular, they are usually eaten with honey, as suggested here. Sopaipillas are also good served with soups, and at brunches, parties, and buffets. My DH and I love this recipe. Great to serve with Mexican food. We fill them with honey and sometimes make a salad in them with lettuce, tomato, avocado, salsa, and sour cream. Yummy! Cook time doesn't include 1 hour rest time.
Provided by mersaydees
Categories Mexican
Time 50m
Yield 30 sopaipillas
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Stir together flour, baking powder, and salt; cut in shortening with a pastry blender until coarse crumbs form.
- Gradually work in the water to form a pastry-like dough. Turn onto a light floured board. Place a damp cloth over and allow to rest for 1 hour.
- In large, heavy frying pan, heat oil to 425°F Divide dough in half (you will find it easier to handle this way). Roll each ball of dough as thin as possible. Cut into 3-inch squares and fry in hot oil, pushing squares down into the oil several times so that they will puff evenly. Turn once to brown and cook until golden on both sides. Place on paper towels to drain.
- Serve warm with honey.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.2, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 63.5, Carbohydrate 9.6, Fiber 0.3, Protein 1.3
SOPAPILLA
Provided by Food Network
Time 17m
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Serving suggestions: honey, or beans, taco meat and pork, or New Mexican chili and cheese
- Mix the flour, baking powder and salt very well. Then add in the shortening and mix until well combined. Add 1 1/2 to 2 cups water and knead until you have a nice dough.
- With a rolling pin, roll out the dough to a 1/4-inch to 1/3-inch thickness and cut 4 to 5-inch squares or triangles of dough.
- Heat the oil in a large pan to 375 degrees F.
- Put the dough squares into the oil and carefully splash the tops, which will make the squares puff up. Flip and do this on the other side, until golden brown, about 1 minute per side.
- Eat warm with honey or make a stuffed sopapilla with beans, taco meat or pork, or smother with New Mexico chili and cheese and enjoy.
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
Sopaipillas are fried Mexican pastries that are eaten for breakfast or dessert, usually w/honey or cinnamon sugar. They are so easy to make even if you have a ready commercial source for them & are esp fun as the finale of a Tex-Mex dinner. The source for this recipe was Diana Rattray, Southern U.S. Cuisine. (NOTE: This recipe has been corrected by my site source & those changes to the liquid ingredients are now reflected here as well.)
Provided by twissis
Categories Breads
Time 1h
Yield 12 Sopaipillas, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a lrg mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt & sugar. Stir till blended.
- Stir in oil, cream & water. Knead to make a soft dough.
- Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead lightly. Dough will be sticky. Cover w/dish cloth & let rest for 30 minutes.
- Heat about 3 in of oil in a heavy saucepan or deep fryer to 375°.
- Roll dough into a rectangle about 12x9 in & 1/8-in thick. Cut into 3-in squares.
- Carefully add squares to the hot oil, 2-3 at a time. Use a fork to press down into the oil so they will puff. Fry till golden brown (turning once) & drain well.
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
CHILEAN-STYLE SOPAIPILLAS
This is a traditional Chilean snack, or maybe an appetizer. The truth is that it's a snack eaten during winter time, especially when it rains. It is typical to arrive home after walking through the rainy streets of Santiago and sit down to have a cup of tea and eat a couple of sopaipillas. You can also eat ones sold by street vendors, but they usually don't taste as good as home-made ones. If you can't find zapallo, pumpkin is a good substitute.
Provided by Makka
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pastries
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Peel, seed, and cut the zapallo into chunks. Place in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until zapallo is soft and easily pierced with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and allow to cool slightly.
- Mix the flour, baking soda, and salt together in a mixing bowl, and set aside. Stir together the squash and melted butter. Stir the flour mixture into the butter mixture until blended. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until soft and satiny, adding a little more flour if necessary. Cover dough with a towel and allow to rest 15 minutes.
- Roll out the dough to 1/8 inch thick, and cut into 3 inch diameter circles. Poke each circle a few times with a fork to make holes and prevent rising.
- Pour vegetable oil into a large, deep skillet and heat over medium-high heat until hot, 385 degrees F (195 degrees C). Place several of the dough circles into hot oil; cook until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Cook remainder of dough circles in batches.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.2 calories, Carbohydrate 35.6 g, Cholesterol 25.4 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 368.6 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
Tips:
- Choose the right flour. All-purpose flour is a good choice for sopaipillas, but you can also use bread flour or a blend of the two. Bread flour will give your sopaipillas a chewier texture, while all-purpose flour will make them more tender.
- Make sure your dough is not too wet. The dough should be just moist enough to come together when you knead it. If the dough is too wet, it will be difficult to work with and will not fry properly.
- Roll the dough out thinly. The thinner you roll the dough, the crispier your sopaipillas will be. However, be careful not to roll the dough too thin, or it will become brittle and break when you fry it.
- Fry the sopaipillas in hot oil. The oil should be at least 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) before you add the sopaipillas. If the oil is not hot enough, the sopaipillas will not cook through properly.
- Drain the sopaipillas on paper towels. After frying, drain the sopaipillas on paper towels to remove any excess oil. This will help keep them crispy.
Conclusion:
Sopaipillas are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are also a popular street food in many Latin American countries. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect sopaipillas at home. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!
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