Indian Fry Bread

 

Ingredients:

• 4 cups flour
• 2 tbsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• ½ cup shortening (regular, not butter-flavored)
• 1 cup warm water, approximately
• Oil for deep frying (about 4-6 cups)

Preparation:

Mix flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture is just about cornmeal-sized. Add warm water slowly, using only as much as you need to make dough stick together. Divide dough into 6 balls. Cover with a dishtowel and let stand 10-15 minutes. Meanwhile, heat oil to 375 degrees in dutch oven or deep skillet. Shake handful of flour onto a cutting board and flatten each ball into size and shape of salad plate (dough will be sticky). Fry in hot oil one at a time, turning once, until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. If not using for tacos, serve with honey.