Native American Fry-Bread

Ingredients

• 4 Cups All Purpose Flour


• 1 Teaspoon Salt


• 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder


• 1 1/2 Cups Warm Water 110 degrees F (45 degrees C)


• 2 Quarts Oil for Deep Frying

Tools

• Pan for deep frying


• Oven to keep cooked bread warm


• Paper Towels


• Tongs

Recipe

1. Whisk baking powder, salt and flour together. Cut in shortening.


2. Add warm water gradually until a soft dough is made (it will still be a little sticky).


3. Flour hands and knead about 5 minutes until smooth and no longer sticky.


4. Divide into 8 pieces. Cover dough with plastic.


5. Working one piece at a time, flatten each piece until about 1/2 inch thick and the size of a lunch plate.


6. Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).


7. Fry dough in oil; turn with tongs to brown each side. Drain on paper towels.


8. Keep warm in paper towels in a 200 degree oven while cooking the rest.

Toppings

1. Fry Bread can be topped with a variety of things.
   


2. Strawberry Jam
   
3. Powdered Suger
   
4. Taco Toppings
   
5. Fresh Fruit
   
6. Just Please NO KETCHUP