Indian fry bread

Indian fry bread

Ingredients/Components

• salt - 1 tsp
• flour - 4 c
• baking powder - 2 Tbsp
• shortening - 1/2 c
• warm water - 1 c
• cooking oil for frying - 1 item
• instant nonfat powdered dry milk - 1/4 c

How to make indian fry bread:

Stir together powdered milk, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water. Turn on floured surface and knead to smooth ball.

Divide into 8 balls. Cover with towel and let stand 10 minutes on floured surface. Roll each ball to 6-inch circle. Fry one at a time in deep fat 400° until golden brown. Drain on paper and serve.

Recipe categories: Breads, American, Native american.