Combine dry ingredients in a bowl.

Blend in butter with fingertips until mixture is crumbly to the touch.

Add water a little at a time to form a ball and then knead until smooth.

Rest for 15 minutes in refrigerator.

Shape dough into small balls and hear vegetable oil over medium-high heat until sizzling hot.

Drop balls in and fry until golden brown. Turn so that all sides of the dumplings are browned.