Description
A basic recipe for making traditional fry bread at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Add the warm water and oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for about 5 minutes until the dough is smooth.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball.
- Cover the dough balls and let them rest for 30 minutes.
- Heat about 1 inch of oil in a deep skillet to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
- Take one dough ball and flatten it into a circle about 6 inches wide and 1/4 inch thick. Poke a small hole in the center.
- Carefully place the dough into the hot oil. Fry for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until golden brown and puffed.
- Remove the fry bread with tongs and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Repeat with the remaining dough.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of water slightly if the dough seems too dry or too sticky.
- Serve warm with your preferred toppings, such as honey, powdered sugar, or savory chili.
- Prep Time: 40 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Native American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: fry bread, Native American bread, quick bread, fried dough, simple recipe