Indian Fry Bread

Description
Pioneer and Indian Recipes by Whitman Mission National Historical Site, National Parks Service, US Department of the Interior, public domain government resource—original source of recipe

Ingredients

 * 3 cups self-rising flour
 * ⅔ cup powdered sugar
 * ⅓ cup milk
 * 1 cup cold water
 * corn oil (for frying)

Directions

 * 1) In a bowl, mix sugar and milk.
 * 2) Add flour.
 * 3) Gradually stir in the water until the flour is moistened and the dough forms.
 * 4) Turn the dough out on a lightly floured surface; knead until dough is well mixed.
 * 5) Roll to a 10 inch square and about ½ inch thickness.
 * 6) Cut into 12 rectangles.
 * 7) In a deep saucepan, heat some oil at 375°F.
 * 8) And fry the dough 2–3 minutes or until medium brown.
 * 9) Turn often as you are frying.
 * 10) Drain on a paper towel and sprinkle with powdered sugar.