Fry Bread
Description
Fry bread is easy to make with this 4-ingredient dough recipe. The fried bread is perfectly crisp outside and soft inside — so good with jam or honey!
Ingredients
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4 cups shortening for frying
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4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
Directions
1
Heat shortening in a heavy saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
3
Stir in warm water and knead until soft but not sticky.
4
Shape dough into twelve 3-inch diameter ball. Flatten into 1/2-inch-thick patties, and make a small hole in the center of each patty.
5
Fry in 1-inch deep hot shortening one at a time until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.