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Special : Easy
Type of Prep : Fry
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Sweet Sopes

From Chelsie Kenyon,
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Say "SOH-pays DULL-says" It's a classic Mexican snack made with a little sugar to sweeten it. Usually sopes are topped with meats and veggies, but these sweet versions are topped with fruit or green chiles.

Topping Ideas

INGREDIENTS:

  • 3 cups masa harina
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 1/4 cups warm water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Oil for frying

PREPARATION:

Mix together masa, sugar, water and salt until a soft dough forms. Add in additional water by the tablespoonful if dough seems too dry. Knead on a lightly floured surface until all ingredients are well combined and dough is softened, about 5 minutes.

Make small balls out of the dough. 1-inch for small (think large marble,) 2-inch for regular size (think walnut,) 3-inch for large sopes (think golf ball.)

Press each ball by hand to about 1/2 inch thick. Or sandwich a ball between two pieces of parchment paper and press with a plate. Or you can roll the dough out to 1/2 inch thick and cut out with cookie or biscuit cutters.

Find a glass, or an object with a smaller diameter than the dough patties. The idea is to press the object into the sopes dough to flatten the center more while creating a raised edge. Do this through the parchment paper to prevent sticking.

Fry in a 1/4 inch of hot oil on both sides until lighlty golden brown and cooked through.

Top and serve immediately. Here are some Topping Ideas

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