Fry Bread Recipe

Ingredients

FRY BREAD:

2 cups unbleached flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder

3 teaspoons baking powder

4-1/2 teaspoons shortening

2/3 to 3/4 cup water

Oil for deep-fat frying

Preparation

Mix dry ingredients; cut in shortening as for pastry. Add water gradually, mixing to form a firm ball. Divide into 12 balls; let rest, covered, for 10 minutes. Roll each ball into 6-in. circle. Cut 1/2-in.-diameter hole in center of each circle. Heat 1 in. oil in Dutch oven to 400°. Slip each circle into oil; fry each side for 1 minute or until puffed and golden. Drain; serve warm with butter, honey and fresh lemon juice.