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清爽、蓬松、金黄的炸面团枕头在热油中蓬松——深受新墨西哥州和德州-墨西哥菜肴欢迎的经典食品。这些经典炸面团枕头外层酥脆，内部空心轻盈，最好趁热食用并慷慨地淋上蜂蜜。采用简单可靠的面团，数分钟即可完成，是完美的甜点、零食，或可作为辣椒或豆类的配菜。一旦掌握了技术，你会一次又一次地制作它们。

步骤说明

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt until evenly combined.

2. 2

   Add the cold vegetable shortening pieces to the all-purpose flour mixture. Using your fingertips or a pastry cutter, work the vegetable shortening into the all-purpose flour until the mixture resembles coarse, pea-sized crumbs.

3. 3

   Pour in the warm water a little at a time, stirring with a fork after each addition, until a soft, shaggy dough forms. You may not need all the water. The dough should be soft but not sticky.

4. 4

   Turn the dough out onto a lightly all-purpose flour dusted surface and knead gently for about 1–2 minutes, just until the dough is smooth.

5. 5

   Shape the dough into a ball, cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.

6. 6

   On a lightly all-purpose flour dusted surface, roll the rested dough out to about 1/8-inch thickness — thin enough to see your hand through it slightly.

7. 7

   Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into 3x3-inch squares or triangles. You should get about 18–24 pieces. Set them aside on a lightly all-purpose flour dusted surface and keep covered.

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   Pour the vegetable oil into a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to a depth of about 2–3 inches. Heat ^[over medium to medium-high heat] until the vegetable oil reaches ![375°F]. Use a meat thermometer — temperature control is the single most important factor for sopapillas that puff properly.

9. 9

   Carefully slide 2–3 dough pieces into the hot vegetable oil, one at a time. Do not overcrowd the pot. Within 10–20 seconds, the sopapillas should begin to puff up dramatically — gently press down on any stubborn spots with a slotted spoon to encourage even puffing.

10. 10

    Fry for about 1 minute per side, or until golden brown all over. Flip carefully using a slotted spoon or tongs. Total fry time per batch is about 2 minutes.

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    Transfer the fried sopapillas to a wire rack or a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Let any excess vegetable oil drip off. Check your vegetable oil temperature between batches and adjust heat as needed to keep it at ![375°F].

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    Repeat with remaining dough pieces, frying in small batches and monitoring vegetable oil temperature throughout.

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    Serve immediately while hot. Drizzle generously with warmed honey. Optionally dust with powdered sugar and a pinch of cinnamon.