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Chocolate Sopapillas with Dulce de Leche
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
- 1 cup warm water plus more as needed
- Oil for frying
- Powdered Sugar
- Dulce de leche warmed in the microwave
Instructions
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Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder sugar and salt in a mixing bowl. Add shortening, with fingers work into dry ingredients.
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Gradually add warm water until a soft dough begins to form, adding more warm water if needed.
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Shape dough into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap and place in fridge to chill for at least an hour or overnight.
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On a lightly floured surface, unwrap dough and cut in half. With a floured rolling pin, roll each piece into a circle, about ¼ inch thickness.
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Cut dough into 2 to 3 -inch squares.
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Line a baking sheet with paper towels. In a deep pot heat 2 inches of oil to 375 degrees over medium-high heat.
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Fry the sopapillas a few at a time, flipping with a slotted spoon once the sopapillas puffs, about 2 minutes on each side. Carefully remove sopapillas on to baking sheet to drain.
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Serve warm sprinkled with powdered sugar and drizzled with warm dulce de leche.
Recipe Notes
Makes 18-20