Sopapillas

Mely Mon, Sep 17 2012

SOPAPILLAS

Ingredients:

6 Rhodes Dinner Rolls, room temperature
1 Cup Sugar
1 Tsp Cinnamon, powder
Oil for deep frying
Chocolate Sauce (Optional)
Honey (Optional)

Background:

Last year I gave you a recipe to create Bread of the Dead used in Hispanic culture on Day of the Dead. This year I wanted to create something easy that can be shared at your Halloween Party or Day of the dead party. Sopapillas are really a Tex-Mex dish. They are based on a Mexican dish called Buñuellos that are served at Christmastime. I will share a Buñuellos recipe later this year but meanwhile, lets munch out on these yummy treats. Oh, and feel free to use more or less rolls then I did.

Directions:

Before we begin, I should tell you that ideally, your Sopapillas are going to be puffy. There are a few simple secrets to get that done and after a lot of experimentation I got it right and am ready to share. If is not puffy, don’t worry!!! It will still be very yummy.. but lets go for the puff.

Start by taking some flour so we can roll out your rolls individually.

You want to roll the dough so that it is thicker than a tortilla so about ¼ inch thick. This is one of those little important tricks to get your puff.

Now cut it into 4 triangles. I used a pizza cutter to get a nice even edge. Set them aside.

Heat your oil to 375 degrees F. This is very important in getting the puff and so you must remember to get your oil up to 375 before each batch.

Once your oil is ready for the first batch make sure you only place a few pieces into the fryer. No more than 4 pieces but depending on the size of your fryer it may only take two pieces.

Cook your sopapillas to a medium or dark golden brown.

Have a plate with paper towels ready. Place the Sopapillas on the papper towel to drain some of the oil.

Next get a gallon sized zip lock and place the sugar and Cinnamon powder in it. Mix well. Next take each sopapilla individually and toss in the bag until it is coated well.

That’s it. You are done.. now you just need to choose your dipping sauce. Some people use honey and then others go with chocolate sauce. Really you can use anything you desire. I placed honey and chocolate sauce in a bowl and twirled them to create a ghostly figure.

Enjoy!!

Mely

Mely Torres was born in California to immigrant parents from Mexico. She spent the summers of her childhood on her Grandfather’s large Ranch in Mexico. As an Adult, she worked her way up the corporate ladder to become an Executive by the time she was 30. For years her main focus was travel, work, and service in Mexico, the Katrina devastated Mississippi, the Canary Islands, and other locations. In 2009 during a vacation in Ireland, she met the Irishman who became her husband. They now live in London, OH where Mely dedicates her time to raising their toddler, and her hobbies of Genealogy and cooking. When asked, Mely will tell you that her love of cooking comes from the time she spent during the summers of her childhood on her family’s ranch. She remembers the daily gathering of family to share large, wonderful meals. Her wish is to share the tastes of her childhood with everyone.