Navajo Fry Bread

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.

2. 2

   Add the milk, blending it thoroughly.

3. 3

   Add the warm water in small amounts and knead the dough until it is soft but not sticky.

4. 4

   Cover the bowl and let the dough stand 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Pull off large egg size balls of dough and roll them into rounds about 1/8 inch thick.

6. 6

   Punch a hole in the center of each round to allow the dough to puff.

7. 7

   In a heavy skillet fry the rounds in lard or shortening until bubbles appear on the top.

8. 8

   Turn the bread and fry it on the other side until it is golden.

9. 9

   Serve the fry bread hot with honey or jam.