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Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon shortening
- oil (for frying)
Method
- Combine dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Cut in the shortening until it resembles crumbs.
- Slowly add water and mix thoroughly until you have a good dough.
- Knead the dough for a few minutes.
- Use flour when needed and break off pieces about the size of a golf ball.
- You flatten these balls to about pancake size and fry in hot oil.
- I don't remember the reason why but the Indians poke a hole in the center of the dough before frying.
- When they are golden, drain on paper towels.
