Pumpkin-Honey Sopaipillas

 

2

cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour

2

tablespoons shortening

1

tablespoon granulated sugar

2

teaspoons baking powder

1/2

teaspoon salt

2/3

to 3/4 cup water

1/2

cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)

1/4

cup honey

1/4

teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8

teaspoon ground nutmeg

Vegetable oil

Powdered sugar

• 1 In medium bowl, mix flour, shortening, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt with spoon. Stir in enough of the water to make stiff dough; let rest 15 minutes. In small bowl, stir together all Pumpkin Honey ingredients; set aside.
• 2 In 3-quart saucepan, heat 2 inches oil to 375°F. On lightly floured surface, roll dough into 15x12-inch rectangle. Cut into 3-inch squares.
• 3 Fry a few squares at a time in oil, turning occasionally, until golden brown. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels; sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve warm with Pumpkin Honey.