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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 Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Resting time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American, native american, navajo
Keyword: fry bread, fry bread recipe, navajo fry bread
Servings: 7 Fry Breads
Author: Alyssa Rivers

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

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, add flour, baking powder, and salt and whisk by hand to combine.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Allow them to rest a little before serving.

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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

Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Sodium: 506mg | Potassium: 408mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 3mg

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