Fry Bread

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Servings: 12
Yield: 12 servings

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

4 cups shortening for frying
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
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.