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Sopapillas with Lavender Sugar

Servings 24

Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 ½ cups warm water
  • 2 tablespoons butter divided
  • 4 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • oil for frying
  • lavender sugar or cinnamon sugar see post
  • honey for serving

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, stir together the warm water and sugar until the sugar dissolves. Stir in the yeast and allow this to sit for 6-8 minutes (it should activate and will look foamy). In a large bowl, stir together the flour and salt. Stir in the yeast mixture and 1 tablespoon melted butter until a loose dough ball forms. Turn out onto a lightly floured counter and knead for 4-6 minutes, until the dough begins to become elastic. Place in a lighlty oiled bowl, cover and allow to rise for an hour. During this time, make your lavender sugar if using.
  • The dough should just about double in size. Punch down and roll out on a lightly floured surface so that it’s about 1/4-inch thick. Cut into triangles, squares or other fun shapes. In a large, heavy pot, heat enough oil, so the sopapillas can float to around 350°F - 375°F. Fry the sopapillas until browned, about 1-2 minutes. Then flip so that each side cooks. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil. Brush with remaining 1 tablespoon melted butter then dust with lavender sugar or cinnamon sugar.