Navajo Fried Bread

Ingredients

• 4 cups flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons powdered milk (optional)
• 1 1/2 cups water, warm
• powdered sugar
• honey

Directions

1. 1

   Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.

2. 2

   Add water to make a soft dough, knead lightly.

3. 3

   Make 1 inch balls of dough and roll / pat into flat circle (a tortilla shape)1/4 inch thick.

4. 4

   Heat shortening in a frying pan until very hot. If you flick a drop of water into the oil and it makes that popping noise, you'll know its hot)

5. 5

   Gently place dough into oil and cook until both sides are golden brown.

6. 6

   Sprinkle fried bread with powdered sugar and drizzle honey of the top.

7. 7

   Serve hot.