Navajo Fry Bread(Makes 6) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

about 2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. instant nonfat dry milk
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. lard or solid shortening
3/4 c. water
salad oil

Preparation

Mix flour, dry milk, baking powder and salt.
With fingers, crumble in lard until like cornmeal.
Add water; stir with a fork until dough clings together.
Turn out on floured board and knead 4 or 5 minutes.
Divide dough into 6 portions; shape each into a ball.
On a floured board, press out 1 ball to a 6 to 7-inch round and cover loosely.
Repeat with remaining dough.
Deep-fry rounds in hot oil as directed.
Drain on paper towels; serve hot.