How to Store Sopaipillas or Sopapillas (Homemade)【 2024 】

The sopaipilla is a fried dough that, generally, is sweet, although it can also be salty. In some regions, people add pumpkin; however, the matter today is how to store sopapillas?

It is possible to store sopaipillas in the pantry for up to two days. To extend their shelf life a bit, you can refrigerate them for up to 4 days, and in the long run, you can freeze them for three months.

Just read on if you want to learn how to store sopaipillas correctly.

How to preserve sopaipillas at room temperature?

Leftover sopaipillas can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature as long as they have no filling or coverage, usually with panela.

It is advisable to do the following to store sopapillas at room temperature:

Step 1. Wait for the sopaipillas to cool.

The sopaipillas are placed first on pap the absorbent to eliminate the excess oil; then, they are arranged on a rack to finish cooling.

Step 2. Prepare an airtight container.

With aluminum foil or waxed paper, line the airtight container internally.

Step 3. Arrange the sopaipillas inside the container.

In case of stacking the sopapillas, place a piece of waxer paper or aluminum foil between each of them.

Step 4. Store in a dark and cool place.

To prevent sopaipillas from hardening or becoming rubbery, you should store them in a place free of moisture, away from heat or direct sunlight.

If you follow all these steps, the sopaipillas can last two days at room temperature.

Use an oven to reheat them because the microwave softens them.

How to keep sopaipillas in the fridge?

Knowing that you will not eat the sopaipillas soon, or if they have any filling or coverage, it is best to store them inside the fridge.

Here you have the indications to store the sopapillas in the fridge:

Step 1. Remove the oil excess.

After removing the sopaipillas from the oil, it is advisable to leave them on paper towels to eliminate the oil remains.

Step 2. Line an airtight container internally.

You can use waxed paper to keep moisture at bay. Although you can also store the sopaipillas inside an airtight bag, you must wrap each piece with aluminum foil.

Step 3. Place the sopaipillas inside the container or bag.

If you use an airtight container, you have to place a layer of waxed paper or aluminum between them if you are going to stack them on top of each other.

The sopaipillas that have filling or coverage should not be stacked, and you should leave space between them. Also, you should not store these in an airtight bag.

Step 4. Store in the fridge.

Considering all the indications, the sopaipillas can be refrigerated for about four days and between 2 or 3 days if they are filled or have some coverage.

Again, use the oven for a few minutes to reheat them.

How to freeze sopaipillas?

Can sopaipillas be frozen? Yes, sopaipillas can be frozen, but it is not recommended since thawing them will damage their consistency due to moisture absorption.

But freezing is the best option if you have prepared many sopapillas and don’t want to waste them. However, stuffed sopaipillas or with some coverage should not be frozen.

To properly store sopaipillas in the freezer, just follow these steps.

Step 1. Wait for the sopaipillas to cool.

Remember to let the sopaipillas cool before storing them. So first, remove the oil excess with paper towels and then place the sopapillas on a rack to cool quickly.

Step 2. Wrap the sopaipillas with aluminum foil.

The aluminum foil works as a barrier against frostbite burns.

Step 3. Place the sopaipillas in an airtight bag or container.

They must be suitable for freezing.

Step 4. Label the container.

Place the storage date to know exactly how long you have frozen them.

Step 5. Save to the freezer.

If you followed all the steps to the letter, the sopaipillas might be frozen for three months.

When thawing, it is advisable to do it slowly. Todo so, you have to leave the sopaipillas overnight in the fridge, then bake for a few minutes.

Preserve the sopaipillas dough

Another method of preserving sopaipillas is to store the dough, which is a better idea in terms of shelf life and the quality of the product since after you fry them, the final countdown starts.

Below I will detail the correct way to do it.

How to keep sopaipillas dough in the fridge?

Doughs made with wheat flour, especially if they have yeast, do not last a long time in the refrigerator because the liquids it contains favors the appearance of mold.

However, if the dough is well covered, it may be fine for a few days. To store the sopaipillas dough in the fridge, you have to.

Step 1. Flatten the dough.

It can be shaped like a disc, rectangle, or square.

Step 2. Wrap the dough.

With plastic foil, wrap the whole dough, preventing it from drying.

Step 3. Place inside an airtight container or bag.

The airtight container or bag will keep moisture away and prevent the dough from absorbing the smell and taste of other foods.

Step 4. Store in the coldest area of the refrigerator.

Put the container or airtight bag with the dough at the bottom of the fridge. The dough of the sopaipillas can be refrigerated for about three days, or only 24 hours if it has pumpkin.

How to freeze sopaipillas dough?

Can the sopaipillas dough be frozen? Yes, sopaipillas dough freezes very well, better than fried dough, being a great way to save sopaipillas for the long term.

To freeze the sopaipillas dough, you must do what I explain below.

Step 1. Flatten the dough.

The best is to extend the dough uniformly so that it freezes evenly.

Step 2. Divide into small portions.

If you have prepared a considerable amount of dough, divide it to thaw just the portions needed.

Step 3. Wrap twice.

First with plastic film, then aluminum foil, to avoid freeze burns.

Step 4. Place the portions inside an airtight bag.

This airtight bag should be suitable for freezing. After placing all the portions there, you should try to remove as much air as possible before sealing.

Step 5. Tag.

The storage date is crucial to know how long the dough has been in the freezer.

Step 6. Save to the freezer.

If you follow all these steps, keep the frozen sopaipillas dough for 3 or 4 months, or only two months if you have pumpkin.

To thaw, it is advisable to do it gradually, leaving the dough in the fridge for an entire night.

How do you know if sopaipillas are spoiled?

If the sopaipillas are bad, they will have a different smell or taste, such as rancid.

It is also not a good idea to ingest if the sopaipillas have dark or greenish spots since it is proof it developed mold.

When fried sopaipillas are too long at room temperature, without being covered, they harden, and if they absorb a lot of moisture, they soften and break down, which means It will not be a pleasure to eat them.

How long do sopaipillas last?

As sopaipillas are fried food, they do not usually last long. Here I leave you a summary table of the preservation time.

Product	Duration
Sopaipillas at room temperature	2 days
Sopaipillas in the fridge	4 days
Filled sopaipillas in the fridge	2 – 3 days
Frozen Sopaipillas	3 months
Sopaipillas dough in the fridge	3 days
Sopaipillas dough with pumpkin in the fridge	24 hours
Frozen sopaipillas dough	4 – 6 months
Frozen sopaipillas dough with pumpkin	2 months