Fry Bread and Navaho Fry Bread

Fry Bread.....

Navajo Fry Bread.......

• Posted by Treebearbear on November 7, 2008 at 2:23pm in Native Recipe's

Fry Bread:

4 cups white flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
Combine all ingredients. Add about 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water and knead until dough is soft but not sticky. Shape dough into balls the size of a small peach. Shape into patties by hand; dough should be about l/2 inch thick.
Make a small hole in the center of the round.
Fry one at a time in about l inch of hot lard or shortening in a heavy pan. Brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels and serve hot with honey or jam.

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NAVAJO FRY BREAD:
1 C flour
1 t baking powder
1/4 C powdered milk
1/4 t salt
warm water
Combine the ingredients and slowly add enough warm water
to form dough. On a lightly floured surface, knead dough until it is smooth soft and not sticky. Cover and let rest one hour.
Shape into small balls and pat into flat circles about
1/4-1/2 inch thick. Set aside.
In skillet, heat 1/2 inch vegetable oil. Brown dough circles on each side and drain on paper towels.
Serve with chile beans and your favorite taco

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Reply by White Buffalo Calf Woman 6 minutes ago

Hello Tree Bear Bear,
How did the Natives do bread without baking powder.
I was thinking fry bread could be done without this or an alternative that might be better, like in the days past.

I make flat bread and fry it in varied seasoned oils and always yummy. I use warm water instead of baking powder and let it sit for a few minutes. Also, add nut flour and shredded coconut sometimes.
love, calf woman

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