Description
Deliciously fried dough squares that are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, perfect for drizzling with honey or dusting with powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons shortening or butter
- 3/4 cup warm water
- Oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Honey for drizzling
Instructions
- Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a mixing bowl.
- Add the shortening or butter and mix until crumbly.
- Gradually add warm water, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for a few minutes.
- Roll it out to about 1/4 inch thick and cut into squares.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the dough squares until they puff up and are golden brown, about 1-2 minutes on each side.
- Remove them from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- Dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with honey before serving.
Notes
For a twist, try adding cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough for extra flavor. Ensure oil temperature is maintained for optimal frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg