Chilean-Style Sopaipillas

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Peel, seed, and cut zapallo into chunks. Place in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until zapallo is soft and easily pierced with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and allow to cool slightly.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Mix flour, baking soda, and salt together in a mixing bowl, and set aside. Stir together squash and melted butter. Stir the flour mixture into the butter mixture until blended. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until soft and satiny, adding a little more flour if necessary. Cover dough with a towel and allow to rest 15 minutes.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Roll out the dough to 1/8-inch thick, and cut into 3-inch diameter circles. Poke each circle a few times with a fork to make holes and prevent rising.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Pour oil into a large, deep skillet and heat over medium-high heat until hot, 385 degrees F (195 degrees C). Place several of the dough circles into hot oil; cook until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Cook remainder of dough circles in batches.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (12 servings total)