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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
10 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 hot water
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

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  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, add flour, baking powder, and salt and whisk by hand to combine.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Allow them to rest a little before serving.

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 Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g Sodium 506mg (21%) Potassium 408mg (12%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 0.2g (0%) Calcium 160mg (16%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 7Fry 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.