Barona Valley Ranch Fry Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup hot water
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
4 tablespoons shortening

Preparation

Mix the salt and baking powder in the flour.
Cut the shortening into the flour mixture until well blended.
Place all into the spiral mixer and add the water slowly to form the dough.
Mix gently for several minutes and check for dough feel.
Remove from the mixer and place on the bench.
Divide dough into 4 small rounds and knead until firm.
Place under wet towels and let rest.
For the fry bread, break off 2 ounce pieces and roll round and flat.
Cook in hot oil at 500 degrees for several seconds on each side.
The finished product should be soft and light in texture absorbing little to no oil.
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