Description
Experience the delightful crunch and fluffy texture of homemade Indian fry bread. This versatile dish is perfect for savoring as a taco base or enjoyed sweetened with honey. With just a few pantry staples, you can create a golden-brown treat that fills your kitchen with irresistible aromas and brings everyone together at mealtime.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup lukewarm water
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Gradually pour in the lukewarm water while stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Cover the dough with a kitchen towel and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
- Divide the rested dough into golf ball-sized portions and flatten each into discs about half an inch thick.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat (350?F/175?C). Fry each disc for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Native American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fry bread (60g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg