Family Fry Bread

Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Servings: 10
Yield: 10 servings

Description

Indian fry bread is great for tacos, but you can also sprinkle it with cinnamon and sugar or top it with hazelnut spread for a tasty dessert!

Ingredients

3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups warm water, or as needed
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 cups oil for frying, or as needed

Directions

1 Whisk 3 cups flour, yeast, sugar, and salt together in a bowl.
2 Whisk water and butter together in a separate bowl; pour into flour mixture and stir until mixture comes together to form a ball and is slightly sticky and elastic. Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Cover bowl with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
3 Punch down dough and turn onto a lightly floured surface. Knead in 1/4 cup flour, if necessary. Shape into 10 balls.
4 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large cast iron skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
5 Roll each dough ball out on a lightly floured surface into an 8-inch round.
6 Place each round into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove fry bread to a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Repeat with remaining dough rounds.