Cookbook:Sopaipillas (Latin American Fried Dough)

Ingredients

 * 2 cups all-purpose flour
 * 2 tsp salt
 * 2 tsp baking powder
 * ¼ cup shortening
 * 1½ cup warm water
 * Vegetable oil for frying

Procedure

 * 1) Combine ingredients and knead into a round ball.
 * 2) Cover with a towel and let set for 10–20 minutes.
 * 3) Break dough into 2–3 inch balls. Roll out each ball so that it is 8–12 inches in diameter. Cut into quarters.
 * 4) Deep fry in hot oil until golden brown. Turn once.
 * 5) Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with mixture of sugar and cinnamon.
 * 6) Serve warm plain or drizzled with honey or strawberry syrup.