4
Cup Flour
2
Teaspoon Sugar
1/4
Cup Shortening or lard
1
Tablespoon Baking powder
1-1/2
Teaspoon Salt
1
1/4 Cup Water or more if needed
Sift
dry ingredients together. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Add water
and
mix until holds together. Knead 10-15 times until dough forms a smooth
ball.
Cover and let set for 20 minutes. Divide dough into two parts. Roll
dough
to 1/8" thickness on lightly floured board. Cut into 3" squares or
triangles.
Do not allow to dry; cover those waiting to be fried. When ready
to
fry, turn upside down so that surface on bottom while resting is on top
when
frying. Fry in 3" hot oil until golden brown, turning once. Add only a
few at a time to
maintain proper temperature. Drain on paper towels.