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8 servings
Ingredients:
4 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt4 tablespoons shortening1 1/3 cups cold water, or as needed2 quarts oil for deep frying
Instructions:
Whisk baking powder, salt and flour together.Cut in shortening.Add cold water gradually until a soft dough is made (it will still be a little sticky).Flour hands and knead about 5 minutes until smooth and no longer sticky.Divide into 8 pieces.Cover dough with plastic.Working one piece at a time, flatten each piece until about 1/2 inch thick and the size of a lunch plate.Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).Fry dough in oil; turn with tongs to brown each side.Drain on paper towels.Keep warm in paper towels in a 200 degree oven while cooking the rest.
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