Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Sosapilla-New Mexican Doughnut




Sosapilla is a famous Spanish fried dough similar to doughnut. Usually, serve as a breakfast or tea time treat. It's light,fluffy and soft fried dough dusted with confectioners sugar and drizzle with honey. You may make your own variation of  the snack by sprinkles of cinnamon sugar or grated cheese will be fine too. The yeast helps to create those lovely aur pockets for a soft texture. You may even opt to bake the dough instead of deep frying.


Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
7 1/2 tbsp butter, room temperature
2 tbsp granulated white sugar
1 cup warm water
Pinch of salt
2 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 tsp active yeast
Oil for deep

For Topping

1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
1/4 cup honey

Methods

In a stand mixer bowl, add yeast,sugar and warm water and stir. Let the yeast to activate for 5-7 minutes.

Add flour,olive oil and salt to the yeast mixture and beat for 2-3 minutes until well combined. The dough will be sticky.

Heat oil in a pan and using a spoon  gently drop the dough into the oil. Fry till golden on both sides.

Transfer to a plate lined with parchment paper to remove excess oil.

Serve by sprinkling with confectioners sugar and drizzle with honey.

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