• 2 lbs shortening or 2 quarts oil
• 3 cups sifted flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup warm water

• Does not need a hechsher: salt
• Need a hechsher: kosher shortening, flour and oil.
• Do not mix dairy and meat products. Remember Kosher food and cooking you must separate meat and dairy products and have separate meat and dairy dishes.

note: Processed foods generally require a hechsher / kosher symbol - consult your Rabbi

Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add warm water in small amounts and knead dough until soft but not sticky. Sometimes more flour or water will be needed.

Cover bowl and let stand for about 15 minutes.

Pull off large egg-sized balls of dough and roll out into rounds about 1/4 inch thick. Punch hole in center of each round, piercing several times with fork, to allow dough to puff.

In a heavy skillet fry rounds in shortening until bubbles appear on dough, turn over and fry on other side until golden.

Kosher Native American Recipes