Homemade Fry Bread

Homemade Fry Bread 2 cups unbleached flour 1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 4-1/2 teaspoons shortening 2/3 to 3/4 cup water Oil for deep-fat frying Butter, honey and lemon juice, optional Combine flour, dry milk powder, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Add water gradually, mixing to form a firm ball. Divide dough; shape into 12 balls. Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Roll each ball into a 6-in. circle. With a sharp knife, cut a 1/2-in.-diameter hole in center of each. In a large cast-iron skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry dough circles, one at a time, until puffed and golden, about 1 minute on each side. Drain on paper towels; if desired, serve warm with butter, honey and fresh lemon juice.