Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup milk

Vegetable oil (or shortening for deep frying; enough to reach 1-inch depth)

Steps to Make It

Gather the ingredients.

In a deep cast iron skillet or heavy saucepan heat about 1 inch of oil to 350 F. If you don't have a deep-fry thermometer to attach to the pan, dip the handle end of a wooden spoon in the oil. The oil should bubble around it fairly steadily when it's ready. Another way is the popcorn method. Put a kernel of popcorn in the oil. It will pop when the oil reaches 350 F to 360 F.

Meanwhile, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; mix well to blend.

Add the milk and stir until the dough holds together. Knead 3 or 4 times on a floured surface.

Divide the dough into four uniform pieces and shape each into a ball.

Roll each ball of dough into a circle with a lightly floured rolling pin. Make a depression in the center of each round of dough.

Carefully slide one or two into the hot oil and fry for about 1 to 2 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned.

Remove the fried dough to paper towels to drain.

Serve and enjoy.