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Fry Bread I

Fry bread is a traditional Native American flatbread usually made on an open fire or a barbecue, or fried in a pan of hot oil over a stove top. This recipe uses modern techniques and tools.

Total 00:10
Yield 6

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp shortening
  • ⅔ cup hot water

Instructions

  1. 1
    Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  2. 2
    Use a pastry blender (or two butter knives) to cut the shortening into the flour.
  3. 3
    Add the hot water, and mix until the water is incorporated and you get a dough.
  4. 4
    Turn out the dough on a lightly floured board. Knead the dough until it is soft and smooth.
  5. 5
    Wrap the dough in plastic, and let the dough rest for 30 minutes.
  6. 6
    Divide the dough into 6 pieces, roll each into a ball, and roll each into a flat disk with a rolling pin.
  7. 7
    Brush one side of each disk with melted margarine and place on a barbecue over a 3 Mississippi fire.
  8. 8
    Brush the opposing side of the bread with margarine and flip the bread on the barbecue.
  9. 9
    Cook until both sides are golden brown. Serve hot.
Method
Frying
Cuisine
American

Dietary Information

Vegan
Calories
250 kcal
Protein
0.0 g
Fat
0.0 g
Carbs
0.0 g

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