Fried Bread

Directions

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   Combine
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   flour, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening until
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   coarse crumbs form.
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   Add water gradually; mix just enough to
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   hold
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   together.
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   Turn
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   out
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   onto a lightly floured board. Knead
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    gently
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    until smooth.
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    Cover and let rest for 5 minutes. Roll into a 12 x 15-inch rectangle.
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    Dough should be very thin. Cut
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    into 3-inch squares.
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    Drop a few squares at a time into deep hot oil.
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    Turn squares 3 or 4 times at first to make them
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    puff evenly.
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    Fry
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    2
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    or 3 minutes on each side or until golden
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    brown. The
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    squares
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    will puff up as they cook. Serve hot with honey and butter.
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    Makes about 2 dozen.