Sopaipillas(Puffy Fried Bread) -

1 1/4 teaspoons salt

3 teaspoons baking powder

3 tablespoons sugar

2 tablespoons shortening

1 1/4 cups

30 to 60 minutes; then roll

1/4 inch thick on lightly floured board and cut in diamond-shaped pieces. Heat about 1 inch of oil in a frying pan to about 370o to 380o. Add a few pieces at a time, turn at once so they will puff evenly, then turn back to brown both sides. Drain on paper toweling. Makes

4 dozen or more.