Sopaipillas

Ingredients:
1 envelope yeast (2 ½ tsp.)
¼ c. lukewarm water
1 c. scalded then cooled milk
2 Tbsp. shortening or lard
3 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. baking powder

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk and shortening. Sift dry ingredients into a bowl. Add yeast mixture and work into dough. Knead for about 10 minutes or until you have a smooth, developed dough. Set aside; cover loosely with plastic wrap. Let rest for 15 minutes. Roll out dough on floured pastry board until dough is a little less than ¼” thick. Cut into triangles or squares about 4” square. Cook in hot fat (oil or shortening) until puffed and browned, turning once. Serve hot with honey and butter.