In a large bowl, blend flour, baking powder, and salt.

Add vegetable shortening to the dry ingredients.

Add warm water or warm milk and mix quickly until dough forms a mass.

Turn dough onto a floured surface.

Knead the dough by folding it in half and pushing down a few times until it's not too sticky.

Put the dough back in the bowl and cover with a towel or plastic wrap for about 10-15 minutes.

Divide the dough in half, keeping the other half covered.

Roll the dough on a floured board to 1/8 inch thick.

Cut the dough into rectangles of your desired size.

Heat the vegetable oil to 400F in a large skillet or deep fryer.

Carefully place the first sopapilla in the hot oil.

Once it's puffed up, turn it around until golden brown.

Place cooked sopapillas on a plate with a paper towel.

Serve warm with honey.