Sopaipillas

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup mashed cooked pumpkin (zapallo)
• 2 tablespoons melted butter or lard
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Oil, for deep frying
• Chancaca syrup (pumpkin/molasses syrup) or pebre sauce, for serving

Instructions

1. 1Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
2. 2Mix in the mashed pumpkin and melted butter until a soft dough forms, adding water only if needed.
3. 3Knead briefly, then roll the dough out to about 1/4-inch thickness.
4. 4Cut into rounds using a glass or cookie cutter, and prick each with a fork.
5. 5Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry the sopaipillas for 2-3 minutes per side until puffed and golden.
6. 6Drain on paper towels and serve warm with chancaca syrup for a sweet version, or pebre for savory.

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