Deep Fried Pretzels
["1 c. flour", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1 Tbsp. shortening", "6 Tbsp. cold water", "shortening for deep frying", "coarse salt"]
["Combine flour and plain salt in a bowl.", "Cut in shortening. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time.", "Mix until dry ingredients are moistened and dough can be gathered into a ball.", "Knead gently a few times.", "Pinch off pieces of dough and shape into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball between hands to form a 10-inch rope. Form each rope into a pretzel shape.", "Set on waxed paper.", "Heat shortening to 365\u00b0.", "Fry 3 pretzels at a time for 3 minutes or until brown. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with coarse salt."]
["flour", "salt", "shortening", "cold water", "shortening", "salt"]