Sopapillas – an easy soft sweet dough, fried to puff up like a pillow until golden brown with crispy outer layer and softer inside. A quick bread dredged in cinnamon and/or sugar or drizzled with honey as an indulging afternoon snacks.
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add shortening or butter, mix until mixture looks like coarse meal.
Then make a well then add milk and water , knead dough for about 30 seconds to 1 minute to form soft, moist dough.
Divide dough in half . Place one half of the dough onto a lightly floured board or surface then roll dough thin (between 1/4 and 1/8 inch) thickness.
Divide the circles in half and then place a slit on dough. Cut into triangles or desired shapes . Repeat for the other half.
In a large skillet or saucepan pour vegetable oil, until it is at least 3 inches and place on medium heat until oil is about 350- 375 degrees F.
Add a few at a time enough to fit in the skillet with some space around it. Fry until golden brown on one side about a minute or two, then flip the other side and fry for another minute.
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper napkin. Let it cool.