native american fry bread

Name: Native American Fry Bread
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) all purpose flour, plus more if needed; 1 tablespoon(s) baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 cup(s) milk, room temp or evap milk; - vegatable shortening, veg oil or peanut oil for frying; - honey or cinnamon/sugar optional toppings

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Jacki Gamboe

Arnold, CA

Updated on Aug 12, 2010

My husband is 1/4 Cherokee and loves to eat this bread plain. My children love to experiment with different toppings. I like to use the fry bread for Native American Tacos.

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prep time 35 Min

cook time 20 Min

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yield 8 or more

Ingredients

2 cups all purpose flour, plus more if needed
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk, room temp or evap milk
- vegatable shortening, veg oil or peanut oil for frying
- honey or cinnamon/sugar optional toppings

How To Make native american fry bread

Step 1

Sift flour, baking powder, and salt in med bowl make a well in center. Pour in milk. Stir until dough comes together in a shaggy mass. Knead briefly (about 10 turns) sprinkling extra flour so as not be too sticky. Let rest, covered, for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Heat about 4-5 inches of oil in a deep skillet or electric fryer (375 degrees). Divide dough into 8-10 balls and pat or roll out each one to about 4 inches in diameter to form a flat disc. Fry in oil 2-3 mins each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with Cinnamon/sugar, powdered sugar, enjoy plain, or use as the base for taco mixings.
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