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Sopapillas

1 3/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 Tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 Tablespoons shortening
2/3 cup milk

2 cups hot oil, for frying
honey, if desired
cinnamon sugar, if desired

Combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Cut
in shortening with pastry blender until like corn meal. Add milk,
mixing just until dough holds together in a ball. Turn out onto a
lightly floured surface and knead about 1 minute. Cover dough and
let rest 1 hour. Roll into a 12x15 inch rectangle, about 1/8 inch
thick. Cut into 3 inch squares.

Heat oil in deep fryer to 370 or 380F.  Drop squares a few pieces
at a time into oil, turning at once so they will puff evenly. Brown
on both sides.  Drain on paper towels. Serve hot with butter to
accompany a meal, or with honey and cinnamon as a sweet treat.
Serves 15 to 20.

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