Buñelos

Buñelos Recipe 2 cups A/P flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon Salt Shortening or Manteca (Lard) 2/3 cup warm water Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add warm water to flour mixture and work into a smooth and elastic dough. Divide dough into balls of the desired size.* On a board lightly dusted with cornmeal or flour, roll out each ball of dough into a 1/4-inch thick circle. Cut a hole in the center of each circle. (important) frybread. Heat 2 inches of shortening in a heavy pan at medium-high heat. Fry the dough in the Shortening or Lard, one circle at a time, until golden on both sides, turning once. Drain on absorbent towels.