Another desert the mexican restaurant called sopapillas. Is it?

Question

not the standard sopapilla. Firstly it was one piece puffed up pastry soft ,golden brown served with butter and honey. it was a desert commonly served by El Palacio restaurant in Midfield Al. which is now out of business. No one seems to know what it really was. Not on the internet--would kill for the recipe-Shagnasty

Answer 1

Desert is the arid, dry land full of cacti. Dessert is commonly served after your meal.

The sopapillas I have had are like what you described. They can also be called empanadas. In different Latin American countries, empanadas are usually savory and not sweet. Mexico usually serves them with a sweet filling.

(The French call them beignets)

Answer 2

Sopapillas are actually usually eaten with dinner and not as a desert. The direct Spanish translation is "little pillow." They're typical New Mexican cuisine.

INGREDIENTS
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons shortening
1 1/2 cups warm water
2 quarts oil for frying

DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt and shortening. Stir in water; mix until dough is smooth. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes.

Roll out on floured board until 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick. Cut into 3 inch squares. Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Typically the Mexican recipe uses lard instead of shortening.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

It's the same recipe for a French beignets and you can find the mix in the grocery. If you can't find it, the only difference is that French beignets have powdered sugar sprinkled on them and the sopipias are flavored with honey. Try this link:

http://www.realcajunrecipes.com/recipes/cajun/beignets-french-doughnut/73.rcr

Answer 5

I have a recipe for Indian Fry Bread - which is basically the same as the one at: http://www.mexgrocer.com
I've eaten them served with powdered sugar - Yummy!

Answer 6

wow. you brought back memories. In the 70's it was inmexican rest in Kansas too and her ein CAlifornia people have never heard of it. cutr off an end and put honey inside and eat warm. mmmmm

Answer 7

Here are some sites with Mexican desserts

http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/mexicandessertrecipes.htm

http://www.mexgrocer.com/mexican-recipes-desserts.html

http://mexican.betterrecipes.com/mexicandessertrecipes.html

Answer 8

http://www.cooks.com/rec/search/0,1-0,sopapillas,FF.html


I guess where I'm from these are fairly common at any mexican restaurant.

I have tried to make them with no success and I'm a good cook.,