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	Sopapillas 01

		Sopaipillas Makes over 1 dozen, at least. 1 3/4 cups sifted flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 2 Tbsp lard or shortening 2/3 cup water oil or fat for deep frying Begin heating the oil to 375 F. in a heavy saucepan, or use a deep fryer. (Use a candy thermometer if you have one to guage temperature.) Sift the pre-sifted flour, baking powder, and salt onto a pastry board, or into a bowl. Cut in the lard or shortening and gradually add the water until everything sticks together. Knead the dough very briefly, cover it, and let it rest for 5 minutes. Lightly flour the board and, with a floured rolling pin, roll out the dough into a very thin rectangle. Cut it into 3- inch squares and drop them, a few at a time, into deep hot fat (375 F.). Turn the squares as they cook, to make them puff evenly. Fry the sopaipillas for about 5 minutes (I say 1 minute is enough) until they are nicely browned on both sides. Drain on absorbant paper and serve hot, with honey or syrup.