Sopa Piaz
(Mexican Doughnuts)

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 5 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon shortening
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup oil for frying

Instructions

1. Stir together dry ingredients. Cut in shortening. Slowly add milk. Turn out onto a floured board. Knead until dough is smooth. Cover and let sit for 45 minutes.
2. Roll dough out to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into 2-inch squares.
3. Fry in hot oil, turning once.
4. Dip into powdered sugar. Fill with honey.