Fried Bread

Ingredients

 * 1¾ cups all purpose flour
 * 2 teaspoons baking powder
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 2 tablespoons shortening
 * ½ cup water
 * oil

Directions

 * 1) Heat the oil in a large pot.
 * 2) Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together into a bowl.
 * 3) Mix then add the shortening.
 * 4) Add some water and continue adding as much as needed until mixture becomes a firm dough.
 * 5) Cover and sit aside for 5 minutes.
 * 6) Take medium sized pieces of dough and form into pattie shapes about ¼ inch thick.
 * 7) Fry them in the oil for ⅔ minutes until golden brown.
 * 8) Drain.
 * 9) Eat it plain or sprinkle white sugar powder or top with some honey and serve while still nice and hot.
 * Note: Panamanians typically eat them with hot dogs, which they call "salchichas" and a lot of ketchup. They are also AMAZING with Nutella and Peanut Butter (if available). They are also now called "Fried Bread", they are called Hojaldres.