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Authentic Indian Fry Bread
Authentic Indian Fry Bread is a simple, golden fried dough made from a soft, slightly tacky mixture of all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and hot water. Rested briefly, the dough is stretched thin and fried until crisp and golden, delivering a light yet crunchy texture. This versatile bread can be enjoyed warm and pairs well with a variety of toppings or as a side to hearty meals.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Resting Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
12
pieces
Calories:
183 kcal
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Notes
- Keep fried breads warm on a baking sheet in a 200-degree oven if making multiple batches before serving.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183
% 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.