Indian Fried Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. white flour
2 tsp. salt
6 tsp. baking powder
1 large Tbsp. shortening
water to make a medium-stiff 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.
Slash one side from the center out with a sharp knife in the bread in five places.
Heat 2 inches of cooking oil in a skillet and, when hot, drop in the bread.
Brown on each side and drain.
Serve hot.