Sopaipillas
(Fried Biscuit Puffs)

2 cups flour
1 tbsp. baking powder
2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. shortening
2/3 cup lukewarm water
vegetable oil for frying
honey or sugar and cinnamon

Stir together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the shortening till mixture resembles cornmeal. Gradually add the water, stirring with a fork (dough will be crumbly).

Turn onto floured surface; knead into a smooth ball. Divide dough in half; let stand 10 minutes. Roll each half into a 12 2 x10 inch rectangle. Cut into 2 2 inch squares (do not reroll or patch dough). Fry a few at a time in deep hot vegetable oil (425 degrees) till golden. Drain on paper toweling. Serve with honey or roll in sugar-cinnamon mixture. Makes 40.