Indian Fry Bread Recipe
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Indian Fry Bread Recipe
Description
The Indian Fry Bread recipe combines basic pantry ingredients—flour, salt, baking powder, and warm water—to form a dough with a slight rest period. The dough is divided, rolled into thin circles, then deep-fried in hot oil heated to about 350–375°F. The bread puffs slightly during frying, creating a light interior with a crisp, golden crust.
Frying in small batches ensures even cooking without overcrowding. The bread's texture contrasts a soft interior with a slightly crunchy exterior, making it suitable for both sweet and savory toppings or even as a base for dishes.
Freshly fried Indian Fry Bread is best served warm to preserve its texture. It can be enjoyed on its own or accompanied by other dishes depending on preference.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 cup water warm
- cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- In a medium size mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt and baking powder. Slowly stir in the warm water into a dough forms. Gradually add in the water until the dough is form (you may not need all the water).
- Let the dough sit for 5 minutes.
- Then roll the dough out slightly and cut it into 6 pieces.
- Then roll out each piece into a approximately 7 inch wide circles that are 1/4-1/8 inch thick.
- Heat 3 inches of the oil in a deep pot until it approximately 350-375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Fry the dough circles in the oil until the dough is golden brown and poofs up slightly (2-3 minutes). Be careful not to overcrowd the pan when frying.
- Flip the dough and cook the other side until golden brown as well (2-3 minutes).
- Set the fried dough on a plate lined with paper towels.
- Continue this process until all the dough is fried and then it's ready to serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 683 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 683kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 546mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 717mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 901IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 297mg | 30% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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