Fritter Batter - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. milk
salt
1 egg
oil
2 1/4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. solid vegetable shortening
about 3/4 c. warm water
fat or oil for frying

Preparation

Mix flour, baking powder and salt.
Cut in 1 tablespoon of shortening.
Melt and cool remaining 2 tablespoons of shortening and set aside.
Add just enough water to flour mixture so dough holds together and can be handled easily.
Knead on a lightly floured board until smooth (30 seconds), adding only enough flour to work dough.