Chile · South America
Sopaipillas
Steady oil temperature is the difference between puffed pillows and greasy discs.
Chilean sopaipillaspumpkin fry bread
The Chemistry in This Bake
Frying dough discs in oil held at a steady temperature so they puff rather than absorb oil.
Learn the full technique →Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Mashed pumpkin (or butternut squash)
- Salt
- Vegetable oil (in dough)
- Neutral frying oil
Method
Mix flour, mashed pumpkin, salt, and a little oil into a firm dough; rest 20 minutes.
Roll out and cut into squares or rounds, pricking each with a fork.
Heat frying oil to 190 °C and hold it steady.
Fry pieces a few at a time, pressing gently so they puff.
Turn once and fry until deep golden, 2 minutes per side.
Drain and serve warm, sweet with syrup or savory.