经典自制炸面团枕头
甜点55 分钟6 份中等关于此食谱
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
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In a large Mixing Bowl, whisk together the All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Granulated Sugar, and Salt until evenly combined.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
