Sopapillas

Posole with chile rojo and sopapillas

Ingredients

5 cups all-purpose flour

1 Tbs baking powder

1 ½ cups warm water

2 ½ teaspoons salt

3 Tablespoons lard or solid shortening

Directions

Step 1: Combine dry ingredients

Step 2: Cut lard or shortening in

Step 3: Add hot water in small amounts while kneading thoroughly. Dough should be stiff and not sticky.

Step 4: Using a rolling pin, roll dough until about ¼ inch thick. Cut into 3 inch triangles and fry in deep fat until brown and puffy.

Serve with honey or dip into a bowl of chile.