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Crispy No-Fry Sopapillas Recipe Easy Homemade Honey Butter Cinnamon Sugar

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A quick and easy no-fry sopapillas recipe that delivers crispy, airy dough baked to perfection and topped with a warm honey butter cinnamon sugar glaze. Perfect for a sweet treat without the mess of frying.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 teaspoons (8 g) baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon (12 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon (3 g) salt
  • 4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter, melted and warm (for topping)
  • 3 tablespoons (60 ml) honey
  • 1 teaspoon (2.6 g) ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons (24 g) granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt until well combined.
  3. Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter visible.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole milk and beaten egg until smooth.
  5. Pour the milk and egg mixture into the flour mixture. Stir gently with a fork or spatula until a soft dough forms. If sticky, sprinkle a little extra flour but keep the dough soft and slightly tacky.
  6. Lightly flour a clean surface and roll the dough out to about ¼-inch (6 mm) thickness, keeping it as even as possible.
  7. Cut the rolled dough into squares or rectangles about 3 inches (7.5 cm) wide. Transfer the pieces to the prepared baking sheet, spaced slightly apart.
  8. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the sopapillas puff up and turn golden brown.
  9. While baking, melt the butter for the topping in a small bowl. Stir in the honey until combined. In another bowl, mix the cinnamon and granulated sugar.
  10. As soon as the sopapillas come out of the oven, brush each piece generously with the warm honey butter mixture, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar evenly over the top.
  11. Transfer to a cooling rack and let them crisp up for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Use cold butter to create flaky layers. Ensure baking powder is fresh for proper puffing. Roll dough evenly for consistent baking. Brush glaze while sopapillas are hot for best absorption. Leftovers can be crisped up in a toaster oven or under the broiler. For gluten-free, substitute with a gluten-free flour blend. Maple syrup can replace honey for a different flavor.

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