Indian Fry Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. white flour
2 tsp. salt
6 tsp. baking powder
1 large Tbsp. shortening
water (to make a stiff medium dough)

Preparation

Mix together to make a stiff dough.
Make a ball about 3-inches in diameter and pull the ball into a 6-inch circle with the fingers.
Do not use a rolling pin.
Heat 1-inch cooking oil in a skillet and when hot, drop in the bread round.
Brown on each side and drain.
Serve hot.