Sopapillas with Crushed Pistachios & Strawberries

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp kosher salt

• 2 T shortening

• ¾ cup warm water

• Canola or Vegetable oil to fry (1 large bottle)

• 2 cups diced strawberries

• 1 cup chopped pistachios

• Honey to drizzle 

• 1 cup heavy cream

• ⅓ cup powdered sugar

• ½ tsp vanilla 

Directions:

• In a food processor pulse together the flour, baking powder, salt, and shortening a few times. Continue to pulse as you slowly pour in the water.

• Remove dough from the processor and roll into a ball and then flatten into a square. Wrap in plastic wrap and let rest 30 minutes.

• In a medium bowl, beat all ingredients for whipped cream together until soft peaks form. Set aside.

• Heat a medium pot of oil (make sure the oil is at least 3-4 inches deep) to 375 degrees

• With a rolling pin, roll out dough to so that it is no more than ¼ inch thick. Cut into triangles.

• Fry in batches, only a few at at time, and let drain on a paper towel lined plate or rack.

• Once all fried, arrange on a platter and drizzle with honey. Top with chopped pistachios, strawberries, and whipped cream.