Fry Bread
HB-4140 · Hand-built original · Native American
Fry Bread is a Native American bread centred on flour, prepared in a straightforward home style. Serve it as directed in the method.
Main ingredient: flour
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk, warm (110 degrees)
- 1 tbsp butter or shortening, melted
- Canola oil, for frying
Method
- Mix the flour, baking powder, yeast and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Stir in the warm milk and melted butter or shortening gradually.
- Knead the dough on a floured board, return it to the bowl, cover, and rise for 30 minutes.
- Shape into small balls and roll out to about 8-10 inches across.
- Heat a cast iron skillet until very hot and cook each bread for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Keep warm between two clean kitchen towels and serve at once.