Description
Sopaipillas, a cherished Chilean pastry, offers a crispy, golden delight that melts in your mouth. Pillowy squares of fried dough bring comfort and joy to those who savor this traditional treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tsps baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (180 mL) warm water
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Honey or agave syrup
- Powdered sugar
- Cinnamon sugar
Instructions
- Mixture Preparation: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Dough Formation: Integrate softened butter into dry ingredients using fingertips, creating a sandy texture, then pour warm water and knead until a smooth, elastic dough develops.
- Resting Phase: Cover dough with a kitchen towel and let it relax for 25 minutes, allowing gluten to settle and enhance texture.
- Dough Rolling: Divide dough into two portions, roll each section into a thin sheet on a floured surface, and cut into triangular or rectangular shapes.
- Oil Heating: Warm oil in a deep skillet or heavy pot to 375°F, ensuring proper temperature for perfect golden-brown sopaipillas.
- Frying Process: Carefully lower dough pieces into hot oil, turning once to achieve uniform golden coloration and puffy texture, typically 30-45 seconds per side.
- Draining and Serving: Remove sopaipillas with a slotted spoon, drain excess oil on paper towels, and serve immediately with honey, powdered sugar, or desired toppings.
Notes
- Dough Consistency Check: Aim for a soft, pliable dough that’s not too sticky or dry. Test by gently pressing the dough – it should spring back slightly without cracking.
- Temperature Precision: Maintain oil at 375°F for perfect golden-brown sopaipillas. Use a cooking thermometer to ensure consistent heat for even frying.
- Resting Technique: Allow dough to rest for exactly 25 minutes to develop gluten and improve texture. Cover with a damp cloth to prevent surface drying.
- Cutting Pro Tip: Roll dough thin (about 1/8 inch) and cut into uniform triangles or squares for consistent cooking and professional presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg