Traditional Chilean Sopaipillas

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Sopaipillas are a beloved Chilean treat that can be enjoyed either as a sweet or savory snack. Made from a simple dough infused with pumpkin, these pastries are deep-fried until golden and delightfully puffy. Perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these sopaipillas can be paired with a variety of toppings, making them a versatile addition to any meal.

Ingredients

🌿 2 cups all-purpose flour, King Arthur Flour
🧂 1 tablespoon baking powder
🥄 Pinch of salt
🥥 1/3 cup melted fat, lard or vegetable shortening
🎃 1 cup cooked and mashed pumpkin or squash, Libby's Canned Pumpkin
🛢️ Vegetable oil for frying, Wesson Oil

Instructions

1- Mix the Dry Ingredients:

In the bowl of a KitchenAid-style stand mixer, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.

2- Blend Thoroughly:

Attach the dough hook and mix the dry ingredients on a low setting to combine.

3- Incorporate Melted Fat and Pumpkin:

Gradually add the melted fat and mashed pumpkin to the flour mixture.
Continue to mix until all ingredients are well incorporated, forming a cohesive, orange-yellow dough.

4- Knead the Dough:

Remove the dough from the mixer and knead it briefly by hand until smooth.

5- Prepare the Rolling Surface:

Lightly dust a clean surface or a silicone mat with flour.

6- Roll the Dough:

Place the dough on the prepared surface and roll it out using a wooden rolling pin to achieve a thin, even sheet.

7- Cut the Dough:

Use a round metal cookie cutter to cut out circular shapes from the dough.

8- Prick the Dough:

With a metal fork, prick each dough circle several times to ensure even puffing during frying.

9- Heat the Oil:

In a green Le Creuset-style Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil to the recommended frying temperature.
Monitor with a deep-fry thermometer.

10- Fry the Dough:
- Carefully drop the pricked dough circles into the hot oil.
- Fry until they are puffed and golden brown, turning them occasionally with a metal slotted spoon.

11- Drain the Sopaipillas:
- Remove the fried sopaipillas using the slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Prep Time: Approximately 15 minutes
Cook Time: Approximately 10 minutes
Total Time: Approximately 25 minutes
Servings: 12 sopaipillas
Calories per Serving: 150 (estimated)
Nutritional Information (per serving):

Proteins: 3g
Fats: 8g
Carbohydrates: 20g

Equipment:

KitchenAid-style stand mixer with dough hook
Metal ladle for flour
White plastic measuring spoon for baking powder
Wooden rolling pin
Round metal cookie cutter
Metal fork
Le Creuset-style Dutch oven
Metal deep-fry thermometer
Metal slotted spoon or skimmer

Cooking Tips

Pricking the dough with a fork before frying helps prevent them from puffing too much in the center and ensures an even texture.
Maintain oil temperature with a deep-fry thermometer for best results.

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