Panamanian Fried Bread

== Ingredients ==
* 1¾ cups flour
* 2 tsp baking powder
* 1 tsp salt
* 2 tbs lard or shortening
* ½ – ¾ cups water as necessary
* oil for deep fat frying
== Directions ==
# In a heavy saucepan or dutch oven start heating the cooking oil to 375°F.
# Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together into a bowl.
# Cut the lard into the flour with a pastry cutter or forks.
# Slowly add water until a firm adhesive dough is formed.
# Knead the dough briefly, cover, and let rest for 5 minutes.
# Pinch the dough off in golf ball sized pieces and form irregularly shaped patties about ¼" thick between the hands.
# Fry the patties in the hot oil about 2 minutes per side or until golden brown.
# Drain on paper towels.
# Serve hot sprinkled with cinnamon sugar or with honey or syrup.
Category:Panamanian Vegetarian
Category:Panamanian Snacks
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