2 Tbsp Lard or Shortening
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp Baking powder
1 tsp salt
2/3 cup lukewarm water
vegetable oil
Cut lard into flour, baking powder and salt completely. Sprinkle in water, 1 tablespoon at a time tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and dough almost cleans side of bowl. Gather dough into a ball. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
Heat oil (1 to 2 inches) to 400 degrees. Roll dough on lightly floured surface into rectangle, 12x10 inches. Cut into rectangles, 3x2 inches. Fry 3 or 4 rectangles at a time until puffed and golden, turning once, about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towel.
Sprinkle with powder sugar.
Makes about 20.
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