Authentic Indian Fry Bread(From The Ute Indians Of Arizona) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 qt. oil
3 c. flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. warm water

Preparation

Heat oil to 360\u00b0 in heavy 5-quart pan.
In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt.
Gradually stir in 1 cup water. Knead dough until it is no longer sticky.
Cover.
Let it stand 15 minutes.
Pull off 2-inch balls of dough, roll each on a lightly floured surface into circle 1/4-inch thick.
Pierce dough several times with a fork.
Deep fry the circles, 2 or 3 at a time until bottom of each is a golden brown.
Turn and cook 1 or 2 minutes more.
Makes 12 pieces.
Serve warm with honey, syrup or powdered sugar.