Soapilas submitted by Cheri Ellis, Madisonville, KY

"Sopapillas Mexican Recipe"
Serves | Prep Time 60 min | Cook Time 30 minWhy I Love This Recipe
These are sometimes know as sofa pillows.....there is nothing like these yummy light and fluffy pillows drizzled with honey.
Ingredients You'll Need
1 pkg. yeast...mix
1 cup warm water.
add and beat until smooth
1 1/2 cups flour
1 tbsp salt
1 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp soft shortening
Then add another 1 1/2 cup flour and knead by hand
oil for frying
honey
Directions
Add to yeast and water mixture all ingredients then add another 1 1/4 cup flour , knead by hand put in covered bowl for about 45 min to let rise. Then roll out and cut into squares and deep fry until light golden. Serve with Honey