Indian Fry-Bread is a traditional Indigenous dish that holds deep cultural and historical significance for Native American communities.
Made from simple ingredients like flour, baking powder, salt, and water or milk, the dough is mixed together, flattened, and fried until golden brown. The result is a light, fluffy bread with a slightly crispy exterior and a soft, chewy interior.
Each piece of fry-bread is unique, with its shape and texture varying depending on how it is prepared.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups all purpose 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
Directions:
-Put flour in bowl, add baking powder, salt and powdered milk.
-Mix in warm water to form dough.
-Cover hands in flour.
-Knead dough by hand until soft but not sticky. Cover with a cloth and let stand for 15 minutes.
-Shape dough into balls about 2 inches across then flatten by patting and stretching the dough.
-Melt shortening about an inch deep in frying pan. When hot put dough in pan. Fry one side till golden brown, then turn and fry the other.
-Can be topped with honey, powdered sugar, etc. You can also make it savory by topping with cooked sausage, or fried egg…. Enjoy.