How to Make Indian Fry Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

Indian Fry Bread is a delicious and versatile dish that has been a staple in many Indigenous cultures for centuries. It is a simple and satisfying dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish, a snack, or even a main course. Fry bread is made with just a few basic ingredients, and it is usually fried until it is crispy and golden brown on the outside and soft and pillowy on the inside.

The origins of Indian Fry Bread can be traced back to the Navajo people, who developed the recipe using t...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup cold water
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • oil for frying

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 mins
  • Total Time: 16 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 fried breads

  • Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Stir in cold water and vegetable oil until dough comes together into a ball.
  • Set dough on a floured surface. Pinch off ten pieces the size of golf balls, roll into balls, and flatten each into a round. Make a small hole in the center of each round.
  • Fill a deep skillet with oil to 3/4 inch; heat over medium-high heat. Add dough rounds in batches and fry until golden brown, about 20 seconds per side. Drain on paper towels.
  • Nutrition

    123 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 215mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 58mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 27mg