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Cullen's Sopapillas

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbls. shortening
1 cup warm water
vegetable oil - for frying

Stir flour, baking powder, and salt together.
-Cut in shortening.
-Work in warm water.
-Turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Cover with damp cloth. Let sit for 1 hour.
-Divide dough into 2 equal pieces.
-Roll out to 1/2" - 3/4" thick.
-Cut 2" - 4" long strips out of dough.
-Fry strips in 1 1/2" of 425 degree oil turning once, until both sides are brown.
-Drain on paper towels.

NOTES : Serve with honey butter

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