*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          New Mexican Fry Bread

Recipe By     : Presto
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : To Post

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      cup           Oat Blend flour or all-purpose flour
   1      teaspoon      baking powder
     1/4  teaspoon      salt
   2      tablespoons   shortening
   5      tablespoons   warm water

Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl; cut in shortening.
Stir in warm water.  Place dough on a lightly floured surface.  Knead and fold
until smooth and satiny.  Cover and let stand for 15 minutes.  Form into 1
inch balls; keep covered.  Roll each ball into a thin 3-inch circle.  Cover
circles with waxed paper, separating circles.  Pinch and pull circle edges
(lightly) as you drop into preheated oil in deep fryer.  Fry 1 or 2 at a time.
Fry 1 minute; turn and fry 1 minute or until golden brown.  Serve with honey
or Orange Honey Butter.  Makes about 1 dozen.

Converted by MC_Buster.



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NOTES : Called sopaipillas in Spanish, these treats originated in Old Town
Albuquerque over three centuries ago. This out-of-the-ordinary modern version
is made oatfully healthy for extra nutrition. Delicious drenched with Orange
Honey Butter.