✨ Sopapillas with Spicy Honey | Warm Weather Holiday Dessert Recipe 🍯🎄

Craving a light and crispy dessert? 🥰 These homemade Sopapillas with Spiced Honey are the perfect treat for your warm weather holiday celebrations! Fried to golden perfection and drizzled with sweet and slightly spiced honey, these sopapillas will steal the show at any gathering. Whether you're celebrating a tropical Christmas or hosting a festive summer feast, this easy recipe is a must-try!

🛒 Ingredients You'll Need:
For the Sopapillas:

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
3 Tbsp lard or vegetable shortening
1 to 1 ¼ cups milk or water
For the Spiced Honey Drizzle:

½ cup honey
1 tsp crushed red pepper or ground cinnamon
For Frying:

Peanut or vegetable oil
👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions:

1️⃣ Prepare the Dough:
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in the lard or shortening until it resembles pea-sized crumbs. Gradually stir in the milk or water, adding just enough to form a soft, pliable dough. If the dough feels dry, add more milk 1 Tbsp at a time.

2️⃣ Knead and Chill:
On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough until smooth and no longer sticky. Form into a ball, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes to make it easier to handle.

3️⃣ Cut and Shape:
Divide the dough in half. On a floured surface, roll each half into a 9-inch square. Cut into 3-inch squares or triangles.

4️⃣ Make the Spicy Honey Drizzle:
In a small bowl, combine the honey with your choice of crushed red pepper or cinnamon. Set aside for serving.

5️⃣ Fry the Sopapillas:
In a large, heavy saucepan, heat 2 inches of oil to 375°F. Fry a few pieces of dough at a time, turning occasionally, until golden and puffed (about 2 minutes per batch). Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.

6️⃣ Serve Warm:
Arrange the warm sopapillas on a serving plate and drizzle with the spiced honey mixture. Enjoy immediately for the perfect holiday treat!

✨ Makes 18 servings – great for sharing with family and friends!

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