Authentic Indian Fry Bread
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4.8
Authentic Indian Fry Bread
Description
This fry bread recipe uses basic pantry ingredients combined to form a soft dough that is not meant to rise but benefits from resting to hydrate fully. Hot water facilitates the dough’s pliability. After mixing, the dough is divided into small portions which are rolled or stretched very thin without tearing, maximizing crispness. Each piece is fried in vegetable oil at a steady temperature until golden brown on both sides, creating a surface that is crunchy without being overly dense.
Often served warm from the fryer, this bread is a staple that can be adapted to various applications, from savory tacos to sweet toppings. It’s suitable for sharing or making ahead by keeping pieces warm in a low oven. The straightforward technique produces a distinctive fried bread with a satisfying balance of crispness and chew.
It’s helpful to keep cooked fry breads warm on a baking sheet in a 200°F oven until ready to serve to maintain freshness and texture.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 ½ cups water 120℉ to 130℉, hot
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
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.
Notes
- Keep fried breads warm on a baking sheet in a 200-degree oven if making multiple batches before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1piece | |
| Calories | 183kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 196mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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