Sopapillas are a fried dough often served as dessert in Tex-Mex restaurants and are very beloved in New Mexico. They can be coated in cinnamon sugar, as ours are, or dusted with confectioners’ sugar.

In a mixing bowl combine dry ingredients: flour, salt, baking powder and stir. Add shortening and stir in until mixed (looks grainy). Add in warm water, mix together. Cover for 15-20 min. to activate ...