Panamanian Fried Bread I

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) Sprinkle with honey and serve hot.