Fry Bread I

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon double-acting baking powder 
• 4 cups flour all-purpose
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 4 cups shortening for frying
• 1.5 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)

Equipment

• paper towels

Directions

1. Combine flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir in 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water. Knead until soft but not sticky. Shape dough into balls about 3 inches in diameter. Flatten into patties 1/2 inch thick, and make a small hole in the center of each patty.
2. Fry one at a time in 1 inch of hot shortening, turning to brown on both sides.
3. Drain on paper towels.