Best 2 Tex Mex Sopapillas Recipes

Sopapillas are a delicious and versatile fried pastry that can be enjoyed as a snack, dessert, or even a main course. They are popular in many Latin American countries, including Mexico, and are often served with honey or cinnamon sugar. This article provides recipes for three different types of sopapillas: traditional sopapillas, pumpkin sopapillas, and chocolate sopapillas. All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made with ingredients that are readily available at most grocery stores. Whether you are new to Latin American cuisine or a seasoned pro, you are sure to find a sopapilla recipe in this article that you will love.

This article also includes a recipe for a delicious honey syrup that can be served with the sopapillas. The syrup is made with honey, water, and spices, and it adds a touch of sweetness and flavor to the pastries.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

SOPAPILLAS AT HOME

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With this easy Sopaipilla recipe, you will be able to make crispy, light, and delicious Sopapillas at home.

Provided by Mely Martínez

Categories Desserts

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking powder
¼ tsp. salt
2 tbsp. shortening
¾ cups hot water
2 cups vegetable oil
For dusting & drizzling:
¼ cup confectioners sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
4 tbsp. honey

Steps:

In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Add the shortening, and use your hands to integrate it well with the flour.
Pour the hot water into the bowl, little by little. Work the dough with your fingers, mixing the dry ingredients with the water until you form a dough.
On your table or countertop, knead the dough for about 4-5 minutes until it is smooth. Form a ball with the dough and place it back in the bowl.
Cover the dough with a plastic or kitchen napkin and let it rest for at least 20 minutes. This resting time helps the gluten to develop and make it easy for you to roll out the dough and form the sopapillas.
After the resting time, slightly knead the dough again and then form it back into a ball. Flatten the ball a little bit, then cut it into 4 pieces using a knife or a pastry cutter.
Pour the oil into a large pot and turn the heat to medium-low. The oil should reach an average temperature of 350ºF.
Roll the 4 pieces of dough to form smaller balls. Place one on your working surface and set the other 3 pieces aside, covered with plastic wrap. Form a round disk with the dough using a rolling pin. The disc should be about 6 inches in diameter, and ⅛ to ¼ of an inch in thickness.
Once you form the disc, cut it into four pieces. These pieces will look like triangles. Carefully place each one into the hot oil. Make sure you do not overcrowd the pot. Once the dough triangles are in the oil, they will inflate almost immediately. Continue cooking until the bottoms of the sopapillas are medium golden, then turn them to cook on the other side until light brown and crispy. The sopapillas will take a total of about 4-5 minutes to cook completely.
Remove the sopaipillas from the oil using a slotted spatula, and place them on a plate covered with paper towels (to absorb any excess oil) Follow steps 6-8 to continue forming and cooking the remaining sopapillas.
To serve the sopaipillas, dust them with the confectioner's sugar and ground cinnamon, and then drizzle them with honey (or Piloncillo syrup, if you have any).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Sodium 31 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TEX-MEX CASSEROLE

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My family loves this quick and easy casserole! This dish is spicy, but you can cut the heat of this dish by using "mild" enchilada sauce.

Provided by Kim D.

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 medium white onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 flour tortillas
1 (16 ounce) can ranch style beans
1 (12 ounce) can hot enchilada sauce
1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies

Steps:

Brown ground beef with onions and garlic in a large skillet; drain.
Line a 9X13X2-inch baking dish with 4 torn flour tortillas.
Place ground beef mixture over tortillas.
Layer with beans, enchilada sauce, and cream of chicken soup over ground beef.
Next, top with shredded cheese, 4 more torn flour tortillas, tomatoes and green chilies.
Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.
Uncover and top with a little extra cheese if desired; return to oven just long enough to melt the cheese.

Tips:

For a sweeter sopapilla, add a tablespoon of sugar to the dough before frying.
If you don't have a deep fryer, you can fry the sopapillas in a large saucepan filled with oil.
To make sure the sopapillas are cooked through, fry them until they are golden brown and crispy.
Serve the sopapillas immediately with your favorite toppings.
Sopapillas can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven or air fryer.

Conclusion:

Sopapillas are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer them sweet or savory, crispy or soft, sopapillas are sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy recipe, give sopapillas a try!

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