How to Make Chilean-Style Sopaipillas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chilean-Style Sopaipillas are a classic street food in Chile and a beloved comfort food in Chilean households. These fried pumpkin dough breads are popular year-round but are especially enjoyed during Chilean Independence Day celebrations.

Sopaipillas are a testament to the Chilean culinary tradition, a delicious fusion of indigenous and Spanish influences. The dish was originally introduced by the Spanish conquistadors and has since been adapted to incorporate local ingredients and f...

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Ingredients

  • 9 ounces zapallo squash
  • 4 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 10 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 cups canola oil for pan-frying

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 12

  • Peel, seed, and cut zapallo into chunks. Place in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until zapallo is soft and easily pierced with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and allow to cool slightly.
  • Mix flour, baking soda, and salt together in a mixing bowl, and set aside. Stir together squash and melted butter. Stir the flour mixture into the butter mixture until blended. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until soft and satiny, adding a little more flour if necessary. Cover dough with a towel and allow to rest 15 minutes.
  • Roll out the dough to 1/8-inch thick, and cut into 3-inch diameter circles. Poke each circle a few times with a fork to make holes and prevent rising.
  • Pour oil into a large, deep skillet and heat over medium-high heat until hot, 385 degrees F (195 degrees C). Place several of the dough circles into hot oil; cook until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Cook remainder of dough circles in batches.
  • Nutrition

    286 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 25mg
    • Sodium: 369mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 16mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 125mg