In pockets of the Southwest, no meal is complete without these crisp pillows of fried dough. By Christina Morales At many restaurants throughout the United States, customers can count on a bread ...

Sopapillas are a fried dough often served as dessert in Tex-Mex restaurants and are very beloved in New Mexico. They can be coated in cinnamon sugar, as ours are, or dusted with confectioners’ sugar.

1. Mix the flour, baking powder and salt very well. Then add the shortening and mix until well combined. Add 1½ to 2 cups water and knead until you have nice dough. 2. With a rolling pin, roll out the ...

On The Range is a weekly exploration of the history and lore of Texas menu items. Many of us got our first taste of sopapillas by raising the flag. Doesn’t make sense? Well, back when dining out ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Casa Bonita’s sopapillas aren’t the only doughy treasures in Denver deserving of praise. The classic dessert — which originated in New Mexico — is simply ...