INGREDIENTS4 cups all-purpose flour4 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons salt2 to 2-1/2 cups water1/4 cup shortening1 pound lardPREPARATIONSift dry ingredients into a mixing bowl.

Cut in 1/4 cup shortening.

Add enough water to make dough hold together.

Knead dough until it is well mixed and smooth.

Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness and cut into squares or triangles.

Heat lard to 400F. In an electric frying pan, or to just below the smoking point in a heavy skillet.

Place squares of dough in hot oil, turning to brown on both sides.

Drain bread on absorbent paper.

Serve hot with beans, stews, or honey.