Friends, you knew this was a comin’. Have you ever heard of these? I had not until about a month ago. I promptly wrote my friends a lengthy email filled with my love for these new found treats. Only to find out that most of them had known about them for years! I was shocked. They were holding out on me. I think they wanted these little pillows of delight all to themselves.
No, they probably just aren’t as obsessed with sugar and cinnamon creations like I am.
A little restaurant near us sells sopapillas. They are a deep fried dough covered in cinnamon and sugar. They seem to be a lighter version of a churro. And I am obsessed. I will not eat all day so I can have three of these for dessert. Our family eats these once a week. I plugged the numbers into the Weight Watcher’s site and came back with 10 points for four of these. So, I can have 2 for 5 points. Or 3 for 8. Everything in moderation, folks. It is an unfortunately true life lesson I have had to learn over the years.
One of my favorite blogs to get recipe ideas is The Homesick Texan. She has a recipe for sopapillas. It seems much too labor intensive for this lazy girl. But if you are in a pinch and do not have sopapillas near you, it might be worth a shot.
When I looked up sopapillas online, I found they are served in many countries. Sometimes they are served as a savory bread. Other times, sans cinnamon and sugar, with just honey. I like mine the Mexican way, covered in glistening cinnamon and sugar. The end.
Have you eaten a sopapilla? Are you obsessed like I am?
The little things in life make me happy.
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Love ’em! And now I have such a craving for some!
Glad to be of service! Do they have sopapillas in Boston?
Thanks for liking, commenting and following! I really appreciate it. Plus, I am glad to have found your blog. I love your recipes.
Have a great day!
Jenni
Actually, I don’t think I’ve ever found them in Boston. : ( The Mexican places in Boston are a lot different than what I’m used to in Colorado. I’m visiting Colorado now and got to get my Mexican food fix last night – complete with sopapillas! Yes!
Of course! I’m really glad I found your blog! And so glad that you found some things to enjoy on mine.
Yay! I knew they had them in California, New Mexico, Utah, Texas and Arizona. Now I can add Colorado to the list.
I think I may be a little too obsessed!…
Have fun in Colorado!
Jenni
Mmmmm… I love a good sopapilla with cinnamon and sugar AND dripping with honey. Growing up my mom did an easy take on sopapillas. She would heat up flour tortillas in a frying pan, slather them with real butter and finish them with a sprinkle of cinnamon & sugar. It is NOT on the same level as the fried version but yummy just the same.
Mmmmm… Everything is better with cinnamon and sugar. Besides chocolate, it is my favorite treat. Your mom is a genius! I bet that would work brilliantly with uncooked tortillas. Cook them first. Ten slather. Yum!
See ya soon friend! Thanks for the comment! Have a fantastic day!
Jenni
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