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native american frybread

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Rebecca Rogers
Rochester, MN

This is another of Hilah's recipes from Youtube.This bread was made with the short rations Native Americans had while in the custody of the US Army. This can be used for breakfast with honey or as a main dish with taco topping--whole beans recommened. Spices can be added to the dough...so don't forget to play with your food.

(3 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Deep Fry

Ingredients For native american frybread

  • 2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    milk
  • 1/2 c
    water
  • 1/4 c
    flour for bench flour
  • 2 c
    oil for frying

How To Make native american frybread

  • 1
    Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt together. Combine milk and water in a separate cup.
  • 2
    Add wet ingredients to flour mixture and stir with a fork to mix well. You will have a soft dough.
  • 3
    Flour your countertop well with the remaining ¼ cup flour and coat your hands, too.Shape the dough into a cylinder and cut into 4 pieces.
  • 4
    Pat each piece out into a circle about ⅓” thick (1 cm) and 6″ across.
  • 5
    Heat the oil to 350 degrees F and fry breads one at a time, for about 2 minutes on each side. Drain upright.
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