Post by chief_cook2 on Dec 11, 2003 14:52:53 GMT -6
4 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon double-acting baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups warm water
1 cup vegetable shortening
In a bowl whisk together the flour, the baking powder, and the salt, stir in
the
water, and knead the mixture on a floured surface until it forms a soft but
not sticky dough. Let the dough stand, covered with a kitchen towel, for 15
minutes. Pull off egg-size pieces of the dough and pat and stretch them into
1/4-inch thick rounds. Poke a hole with a finger through the center of each round
so that the breads will fry evenly. In a large heavy skillet heat the
shortening over moderately high heat until it is hot but not smoking, in it fry the
rounds, 1 at a time, for 2 minutes on each side, or until they are golden, and
transfer the breads as they are fried to paper towels to drain. Yield: 8 fry
breads.