Puris (Fried Bread Puffs)

Puris (Fried Bread Puffs)

Ingredients:
wheat flour, white, all-purpose, unenriched
wheat flour, white, all-purpose, unenriched
salt, table
shortening, vegetable, household, composite
water, bottled, generic

Directions:
Mix flours, salt and Ghee until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
Add just enough water until it forms a soft dough.
Place on a counter and knead for 5-8 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
Put aside, covered, let rest for 20 minutes.
Form the dough by rolling rounded teaspoonfuls into balls, then rolling those into 3 to 4 inch circles on a lightly floured surface.
Cover to prevent drying.
Heat 2" oil to 375 degrees.
Fry patties, two or three at a time, turning once,until golden brown, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
You may need to help the puffing by holding down flat spots with your spoon.
Drain on paper towels.
They can be made ahead and kept warm in a 300 degree oven for 30 to 40 minutes covered with foil.
Or, for that matter, you can let them cool, and reheat the same way, warming for twenty minutes.