Mix dry ingredients well in large bowl or zipper close plastic bag.Add shortening; work it into dry ingredients until you get an even meal consistency.Add about half of the water and start to stir and mix with a fork.Keep adding water and mixing until you get a good kneadable dough consistency. DO NOT make it a thin batter.Turn out the dough onto a floured flat surface (another plastic bag or waxed paper) and knead for a minute or two.Press into paddies about ¾-inch thick for frying or a general loaf shape for baking.Cook until a deep golden brown on both sides, and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.