Indian Fry Bread

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp powdered milk
• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 1 cup shortening
• Extra flour (for dusting hands)

Method

1. Put flour in a bowl, add baking powder, salt, and powdered milk.
2. Mix in warm water to form a dough.
3. Dust hands with flour and knead the dough until soft but not sticky.
4. Cover with a cloth and let stand for 15 minutes.
5. Shape the dough into balls about 2 inches across, then flatten by patting and stretching.
6. Melt shortening about an inch deep in a frying pan.
7. Fry the dough in hot shortening until golden brown on one side, then flip and fry the other side.
8. Serve warm — top with honey, powdered sugar, or make it savory with cooked sausage or fried egg.