indian frybread

Sparta, MI
Updated on Dec 5, 2013

I found this recipe on facebook and just had to try it. This is a wonderful bread that can be used as a dessert by topping with honey, powdered sugar, etc. or can be used for main dishes such as topping with taco ingredients for an "Indian Taco". My family loved it.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top
yield

Ingredients

  • 4 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons powdered milk
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water
  • 1 cup shortening
  • - extra flour to flour your hands

How To Make indian frybread

  • Step 1
    Place flour in large bowl. Add baking powder, salt, and powdered milk. Mix thoroughly. Mix in warm water to form dough.
  • Step 2
    Cover hands with flour. Knead dough until soft but not sticky. Cover with cloth and let stand for 15 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Shape dough into balls about 2 inches across then flatten by patting and stretching the dough.
  • Step 4
    Melt shortening in fry pan about an inch deep. When hot put dough in the pan. Fry one side until golden brown and then turn and fry the other side.
  • Step 5
    Remove bread and place on rack to cool.

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Category: Flatbreads
Culture: Indian
Ingredient: Flour
Method: Stove Top

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