In a large bowl add flour, salt , baking powder and shortening and mix well.

To this add sourdough starter and water to form a soft but pliable dough .

Set it aside for 30 minutes.

Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces

Then spread it into an 8-inch circle. Cut into 8 wedges.

Heat the oil to 375F. Once it is ready ( you can check that by dropping a piece of dough in the hot oil, if comes to top immediately oil is ready)

Gradually add cut pieces of sopapillas and cook until it puffs up and golden brown .

Drain from the oil and put in kitchen tissue.

While it is warm dip it in either cinnamon sugar /powdered sugar or honey and serve.

Enjoy