Fry Bread II

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon double-acting baking powder 
• 4 cups flour all-purpose
• 2 quarts oil for deep frying
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 4 tablespoons shortening 
• 1.3 cups water cold or as needed

Equipment

• paper towels
• oven
• whisk
• tongs

Directions

1. Whisk baking powder, salt and flour together.
2. Cut in shortening.
3. Add cold water gradually until a soft dough is made (it will still be a little sticky). Flour hands and knead about 5 minutes until smooth and no longer sticky. Divide into 8 pieces. Cover dough with plastic. Working one piece at a time, flatten each piece until about 1/2 inch thick and the size of a lunch plate.
4. Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
5. Fry dough in oil; turn with tongs to brown each side.
6. Drain on paper towels. Keep warm in paper towels in a 200 degree oven while cooking the rest.