Monkey Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Sift together flour, baking powder and salt and cut in shortening with two knives or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.
2. 2
   Add enough water to make a soft dough. Knead on lightly floured board until smooth and elastic.
3. 3
   Pinch off enough dough to make 1 1/2-inch balls.
4. 4
   Roll or slap back and forth from hand to hand until each ball is flat 4-inch round.
5. 5
   Fry in skillet in 1/4-inch deep hot fat at 400° until lightly brown on both sides, turning once.
6. 6
   Bread becomes puffy as it fries.
7. 7
   Drain on paper towels.
8. 8
   Serve hot, plain or with jam, honey or favorite tortilla topping.