Abuela Cooks: Sopapillas

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.- Angelique Schwegler and Abuela Julia Cox of StuffedLust Sopapilla Company have been making sopapillas for years.
This week, they are sharing their recipe with Casey Messer.
Watch the video to see how they turned out.
Recipe:
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
4 tbsp shortening
1.5 cups warm water
2 qts oil for frying
Directions:
In large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt and shortening. Stir in water; mix until dough is smooth. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes. Roll out on floured board until 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick. Cut into 3 inch squares. Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towel and serve hot.

[@scruffybehr]

Thank you they look so delicious.

[@jt0mi]

I just noticed in the video, she says two TABLEspoons of baking soda. But when the camera moves past the recipe book she's reading from, it says 2 TEAspoons of baking soda. In addition, if you read the recipe included in the video description, it says 1 TEAspoon of baking soda. Has anyone made this recipe specifically; if so, could you tell me the correct amount, please? I'm assuming the book would be the appropriate resource, but who knows?

[@jt0mi]

@@livelifeonline4634 yes, all three say a different measurement

[@freedomforever1962]

Ummmmm. That's baking powder no matter what's read or printed!! You would't want to go with baking soda!! They aren't supposed to be crackers! 😆

[@aloneytx]

I was asking the same thing. 2tsp to 2tbl is a big difference. However 1 tsp doesn't seem to be enough to make it puff. Imo. Gonna make these but stuffed before frying. I'm gonna do 2tsp baking powder. I'll come back and comment if they puff up good with that amount.

[@judichristopher4604]

Good EYE Jennifer...

[@judichristopher4604]

It has been 4 years
Did ANYONE find out the correct measurement?

[@toandiloya585]

So what's the correct amount of baking powder.... 1 or 2 teaspoons? Does anyone know? Thanks!

[@judichristopher4604]

Have you found out?

[@Umstead2011]

Awww she's so precious 😍💖

[@MT-bc6xf]

Your ingredients are not printed correctly on the recipe below the video. Contradictory to what chef said.

[@metoofly1]

I make mine exactly like this

[@SkywatcherSandra]

2 teaspoons baking powder, not 1. Ty

[@freedomforever1962]

2.

[@leonewest2239]

A bit late, however--The presenter (in green) Said that they are known for their “ infamous” sopaipillas . Per dictionary- in-famous - abominable , well known for bad quality etc., etc., etc. - just saying- I was looking for a New Mexican sopaipilla recipe and grandma looked like she knew what she was doing.

[@freedomforever1962]

😆 Grandma knows. 💪🏼

[@freedomforever1962]

😳 I never seen a person shove a piece of sopapilla in their mouth so swiftly! 😲 What ever happened to taking a bite?? 🤔

[@CaliChaos99]

🤣🤣🤣😅 I know right…LOL

[@chordsofgratitude2073]

2 tbsp baking powder, not baking soda, and LARD (Snow Cap, best brand) not shortening

[@judichristopher4604]

"Amen Sista... Amen"
That's RIGHT!!!!

[@gmrios]

Water can be a little bit hot or a little bit cool but the water is warm?

[@freedomforever1962]

Hot but able to mix with your handa!! 🙄

[@TeacherLadyC]

Wow, Thanks for sharing!!! Lovely!

[@jessicaescobar7481]

F

[@jessicaescobar7481]

You're welcome

[@TeacherLadyC]

@@jessicaescobar7481 What's the "F" for?