Sopaipillas

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons shortening
2/3 c milk

Combine first 4 ingredients. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until the mixture is just crumbly.  Add milk stirring  with a fork until dry ingredients are moistened.  Shape into a ball, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently until smooth (About 1 minute. Cover dough and let rest 1 hour. Roll the dough into into 1/16 inch thickness with a floured rolling pin. Using a pizza cutter cut the dough in to 3 inch squares, cover dough with a damp towel or cloth.  Pour oil into a heavy pot (at least 2 inches deep).  Heat to 375 degrees.  Drop the dough a few at a time into the hot oil turning immediately to allow even puffing.  Turn back over and cook until both sides are light golden brown.  Drain on paper towels.  Serve hot with honey, cinnamon sugar, or honey butter.


Honey Butter-- Lion House

1/2 c butter
1/4 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c honey

Blend softened butter and vanilla together.  Slowly add honey and whip for 20 minutes.