4.8 from 16 votes
Fry Bread
The perfect combination of airy, soft, and chewy, you NEED this homemade fry bread in your life! It's so versatile. You can enjoy it as-is, or use it as a canvas for all kinds of tasty sweet and savory creations.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Resting time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
7
Fry Breads
Calories:
215 kcal
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 cups water hot
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, add flour, baking powder, and salt and whisk by hand to combine.
- Pour 1 cup of water into the bowl, and using a dough hook, mix the dough on medium speed. Gradually add more of the water until all the flour has absorbed water and the texture is a slightly sticky dough that clings slightly to the sides of the mixer. I ended up using 1 ¾ cups of water.
- Once everything has come together and the dough is smooth, remove it from the mixing bowl and place it in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover and let the dough rest for 45 minutes to an hour.
- When the dough has rested, dump it onto a lightly floured surface and divide it all into 2-inch rounds. Roll them all out about ⅛ to ¼ inch thick. You can either roll them with a rolling pin or flatten and stretch them using your hands. Use more dusting flour as needed.
- Add the vegetable oil to a skillet and heat it up over medium-high heat. When the oil is ready, begin frying the frybread one bread at a time by carefully placing them in the oil, frying for 2-3 minutes per side.
- The fry bread should puff up and be a golden brown color. When they are done, remove them from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to soak up any excess oil.
- Allow them to rest a little before serving.
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Notes
- Fry bread can be salty or sweet! From Navajo tacos and chalupas to coating them in cinnamon sugar and enjoying as dessert.
- You can store leftovers at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days, although these are really best enjoyed fresh!
Nutrition Information
Calories
215kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.05g
(0%)
Sodium
506mg
(21%)
Potassium
408mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Calcium
160mg
(16%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 7 Fry Breads
Amount Per Serving
Calories 215
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 215kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.05g | 0% |
| Sodium | 506mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 408mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 16% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.