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Authentic Indian Fry Bread

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 Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 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 hot water 120℉ to 130℉
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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

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

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 (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Calcium 71mg (7%) Iron 2.1mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12pieces

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.