Written by Rita and appropriated from allrecipes.com.

Yields 1 dozen fry breads.

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1½ cups warm water (110°F /45°C)
• 4 cups shortening for frying

1. Combine flour, salt, and baking powder.
2. Stir in 1½ cups lukewarm water.
3. Knead until soft but not sticky.
4. Shape dough into balls about 3 inches in diameter.
5. Flatten into patties ½ inch thick, and make a small hole in the center of each patty.
6. Fry one at a time in 1 inch of hot shortening, turning to brown on both sides.
7. Drain on paper towels.