Indian Fry Bread

Photo: flickr user kspoddar

Ingredients

2 cups Flour

cup Powdered milk

2 teaspoons Baking powder

1 teaspoon Salt

2 teaspoons Lard or shortening

3/4 cup Warm water

Oil for frying

Preparation

Put out by the Junior League of Albuquerque Indian Fry Bread Mix dry ingredients. Cut in 1 tblsp. lard (or shortening) until crumbly. Add water and mix until a soft dough forms. Knead until dough is smooth and springy in texture. Make into 12 balls. Melt 1 tblsp. lard (or shortening) and brush on each ball of dough. Set aside for 30 ea 0-45 minutes. On a lightly floured surface roll ball to 4" circle. Then stretch to 7-8" in diameter.

Poke a hole in center. Fry in oil at 365 ea 65 degrees until lightly browned, turning once. Serve with butter and honey...