STUFFED SOPAPILLAS RECIPES

Steps:

• Dissolve yeast w/water and then combine all ingredients except flour.
• Add 2 c flour and mix, it will be soupy.
• Let this rise 1 hour.
• Then mix in 3 c flour till soft but not sticky dough.
• Let rise 1 hour.
• Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness (no thinner!) on lightly floured surface to prevent sticking.
• Cut into triangles or squares about 3 inch by 3 inch.
• Let rise approx 1/2 hour.
• Deep fry in hot oil (not too hot or the outside will be brown inside doughy) to golden brown on both sides.
• When you fry them you have to bump the sides of the dough against the deep fryer. This helps make the center puff up.
• Cut one side open and stuff with taco toppings (hamburger, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, etc.).
• Frost any left overs w/maple frosting or honey and butter for dessert.

Steps:

• SOPAIPILLAS:.
• In a bowl, combine the flour, salt and baking powder.
• Stir in water, milk and oil with a fork until a ball forms.
• Gently knead dough on a lightly floured surface for 2-3 minutes.
• Cover bowl and let stand for 15 minutes.
• Divide into four portions and roll each into a 6 1/2" circle.
• Fry each circle, one at a time in oil heated to 375 degrees for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels.
• FILLING:.
• In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is brown and crumbly.
• Drain any oil.
• Stir in the salt, garlic powder and pepper.
• SAUCE:.
• In a separate saucepan, combine soup, broth, chilies and onion powder.
• Cook for 10 minutes or until heated through.
• ASSEMBLY:.
• Cut a slit in the side of each sopaipilla.
• Fill with 1/2 cup meat mixture.
• Sprinkle with cheese.
• Serve with sauce.