- 1/4 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 1/2 cups bread flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Put shortening in a mixing bowl, pour boiling water over, and stir until smooth.
- Measure flour, sift with salt and baking powder. Add to the shortening and water mixture, mixing only until blended. Chill before using.