Sopaipillas with Honey Ice Cream
6 small flour tortillas Peanut oil for frying 1/2 cup sugar 1 T. cinnamon 1 quart vanilla ice cream 1/2 cup honey 1 T. grated lemon zest
Cut the flour tortillas into quarters or sixths. Heat the peanut oil in a deep fat fryer to 375 to 400 degrees. Fry the tortilla quarters in batches in the hot oil until brown and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towels to drain. Mix the sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Sprinkle the tortilla quarters with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Combine the ice cream, honey and lemon zest in a chilled mixing bowl and beat until blended. Return the honey ice cream to the freezer if desired for a firmer consistency. Serve the sopaipillas with the ice cream. Serves 6 Source: River Road Recipes IV