4 c. all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. nonfat dry milk powder
1 1/4-1 1/2 c. warm water
1-2 c. solid shortening or lard for frying

Combine flour, baking powder, salt and dry milk powder in a large mixing bowl. Gradually stir in warm water. Mix until dough forms a ball and comes clean from edge of bowl. You may need to add a little additional water. Knead dough with your hands until well mixed and dough is elastic.

Divide dough into 6 large pieces and roll into balls. Using palms of your hands, pat out dough into circles that are about 1/2 inch thick.

Melt shortening in a large skillet. You will need about 3/4 inch of melted fat. Heat to 500 degrees. Slip a rounded, flat piece of dough into the hot fat, it will start to rise to the top. When the underside is brown, turn over and brown the other side. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining dough. (Use to make tacos.)

Note: If you just want to make fry bread - its great for a snack, sprinkled with confectioners' sugar or drizzled with honey - divide dough into small portions to make 2 inch balls. This recipe will make 8-10 smaller portions.