Sift all dry ingredients and cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mealy.
Work in water to form a pastry-like dough.
Turn onto a lightly floured board and knead until smooth.
Roll out as thin as possible and cut into 2" squares.
Fry in hot fat or oil until lightly browned and puffy. (Deep frying works best.)
Serve either warm, as a bread, drizzled with honey, or coated in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar for a dessert.
Hint: If serving as a dessert, roll in cinnamon/sugar mixture while still warm.
