Gluten Free Sopapillas Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Carla's Gluten Free All-Purpose Flour Blend Recipe
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup buttermilk (or additional water if dairy-free)
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 quarts oil for frying

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oil to 375ºF, preferably using a deep-fryer.
2. Whisk flour blend, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly combined.
3. Stir in buttermilk and water until a smooth dough forms.
4. Divide the dough into four equal portions.
5. Lay out a silicone baking sheet or a sheet of plastic wrap onto an even, non-slid surface. Dust it with potato or corn starch. Roll out one piece of dough into a rectangle using a starch-dusted rolling pin.
6. Cut the rectangle into 8 equal pieces. Roll out each piece until it as thin as possible (this is extremely important) and can be lifted using a thin knife without tearing. The ideal shape is an oval so that you can cut out a triangle.
7. Lifting one narrow end, drape it over the other half to form a pocket. Slice off two ends to even out the edges and create a triangle shape. (You can also slice off three ends to create squares or rectangles.  Pinch the open ends to seal completely. (Non-sealed ends will not puff up well.)
8. Fry until crisp and golden brown, 7 - 8 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up. (They begin to puff up immediately upon hitting the oil.)
9. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
10. Serve with Spicy Chocolate Dipping Sauce, melted chocolate. Alternatively, you may sprinkle cinnamon and sugar in a bag and add warm (not hot) sopapillas and toss/shake gently to coat.

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