Fried Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. shortening
3/4 c. water
deep fat for frying

Preparation

Mix dry ingredients, work in shortening.
Add water and mix well.
Shape into 6 balls of equal size.
Roll 1 ball at a time to 1/8-inch thickness; cut each into 6 wedges.
Fry in hot fat (375\u00b0) until puffy and brown.
Makes 3 dozen.