Indian Fry Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups hi-gluten flour
1/2 cup non-fat powdered milk
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lard or 2 tablespoons shortening
3/4 cup water

Preparation

Mix flour, non-fat dry milk, baking powder and salt.
Add lard or shortening & work in with fingers or a pastry blender, until it is evenly combined.
Stir in 3/4 cup water and mix until the dough clings together.
Turn dough onto a floured board and knead until smooth and velvety.
Wrap tightly with saran wrap and let rest for at least 1/2 hour (or longer).
Divide into 6 portions, or more for smaller breads, then press or roll out on a floured board to make 6-7\" rounds (or they can also be rolled out and cut into squares).
Keep the dough covered until ready for the frying pan.
In a frying pan, heat about 1-2\" of cooking oil to 375*. Cook pieces in the oil until puffy and golden in color, turn and fry the other side.
Drain on paper towels. Serve warm. If you want to keep them for a day, cool and place in plastic bags, or freeze.
To reheat place them in the oven at 375* for 5-10 minutes, until warmed.