Authentic Indian Fry Bread

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Fry Bread is a beloved tradition in the United States. Serve it up savory as Navajo Tacos or go the sweet side and serve it up with a little honey butter and powdered sugar.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Resting Time2

Total Time2 35

Course: Bread

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Fry Bread

Servings: pieces

Author: Rachel Farnsworth

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
1 ½ cups hot water 120℉ to 130℉
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 quart vegetable oil for frying

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, stir together 4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder. Gradually add in 1 ½ cups hot water mixing with a spoon or your hands until combined. The dough should be soft and smooth, but still tacky to the touch.
Drizzle 2 tablespoons vegetable oil over the dough to keep it from drying out. Cover the bowl with a clean towel or plastic wrap and let rest 2 hours. This is not a risen dough so the dough will not rise, but it does need to rest.
Pour enough vegetable oil into a pot to cover it with 2 inches of oil. Heat on the stovetop over medium-high heat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Adjust the temperature as needed to maintain a consistent temperature.
Pull off golf ball-sized pieces of dough and use your hands to stretch it out or use a rolling pin to roll it out until very thin, without ripping it. The thinner the better.
Working one at a time, fry the dough in the hot oil until golden brown, flipping halfway through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Serve hot drizzled with honey or dusted with powdered sugar, or use the fry bread to make fry bread tacos with your favorite toppings.

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Notes

Fried bread can be kept warm on a baking sheet in a 200-degree oven until there is enough to serve.

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