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Sopaipillas Pasadas with Chancaca Syrup

These Sopaipillas Pasadas with Chancaca Syrup are a delightful comfort food combining crispy fried dough with a sweet, spiced syrup.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 20 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Latin American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sopaipillas Dough
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree Use pure pumpkin puree, not pie filling.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for rolling
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon fine salt
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening, lard, or butter, melted Use any choice for the best flavor.
For the Chancaca Syrup
  • 1 square chancaca (also called panela or piloncillo)
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 small strips lemon or orange peel Can mix both for a brighter flavor.
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 3 whole cloves
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 1/4 cup cold water Optional, for a thicker syrup.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the flour, baking powder, and salt in a food processor. Pulse to combine.
  2. Add the pumpkin puree and melted fat; pulse until the dough is smooth and pliable.
  3. Knead briefly by hand, then cover and let rest for 20 minutes.
Make the Chancaca Syrup
  1. Simmer water, chancaca, citrus peel, cinnamon stick, and cloves in a saucepan over medium heat until the chancaca dissolves.
  2. Boil gently for about 15 minutes to blend flavors. If thicker syrup is desired, add cornstarch mixture and cook until thickened.
Form Sopaipillas
  1. Roll the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
  2. Prick each piece several times with a fork and cut into rounds.
Fry the Sopaipillas
  1. Heat oil to 350°F and fry the rounds for 1 to 2 minutes per side until golden brown.
  2. Drain on paper towels.
Soak and Serve
  1. Submerge fried sopaipillas in warm chancaca syrup and let soak before serving.
  2. Serve warm for best flavor.

Notes

These Sopaipillas Pasadas can be enjoyed warm with fresh fruit or a cup of tea. They can be made ahead and stored.