Indian Fry Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 pinches baking powder
2 Tbsp. shortening
enough water to mix
fat (for frying)

Preparation

Combine flour, salt and baking powder. Cut in shortening.
Add water.
Mix and knead until well mixed.
Using deep skillet or wok, fill halfway with fat. Heat until hot.
Roll balls of dough flat using rolling pin or hands until large as a small pie or saucer.
Put dough into hot fat.
Fry until golden brown on both sides.
Total cooking time is just a minute or two.