Chilean-Style Sopaipillas

Prepare

1. 🥄Peel, seed, and cut zapallo into chunks.

Cook

1. 🔥Place in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. 🧂Cook until zapallo is soft and easily pierced with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes.

Steps

1. 🧂Drain and allow to cool slightly.

Prepare

1. 🍳Mix flour, baking soda, and salt together in a mixing bowl, and set aside.

Steps

1. 🫇Stir together squash and melted butter.

Prepare

1. 🍽️Stir the flour mixture into the butter mixture until blended.

Steps

1. 🌿Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until soft and satiny, adding a little more flour if necessary.
2. ✨Cover dough with a towel and allow to rest 15 minutes.

Prepare

1. ✨Roll out the dough to 1/8-inch thick, and cut into 3-inch diameter circles.

Steps

1. 🥄Poke each circle a few times with a fork to make holes and prevent rising.
2. 🔥Pour oil into a large, deep skillet and heat over medium-high heat until hot, 385 degrees F (195 degrees C).

Cook

1. 🔥Place several of the dough circles into hot oil; cook until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes.

Steps

1. 🧂Drain on paper towels.

Cook

1. 🍳Cook remainder of dough circles in batches.