Panamanian Fried Bread I

Ingredients

 * 1 3/4 cups All Purpose flour
 * 2 teaspoons baking powder
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 2 tablespoons shortening
 * 1/2 cup water
 * oil

Directions

 * 1) Heat the oil in a large pot. Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together into a bowl. Mix then add the shortening.
 * 2) Add some water and continue adding as much as needed until mixture becomes a firm dough. Cover and sit aside for 5 minutes.
 * 3) Take medium sized pieces of dough and form into pattie shapes about 1/4 inch thick. Fry them in the oil for 2/3 minutes until golden brown. Drain.
 * 4) Sprinkle with honey and serve hot.