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Fry Bread I

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"A traditional North American treat. Serve with jam or honey."
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 55 times with an average star rating of 4.4
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  30 Min
Original recipe yield 1 dozen fry breads

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
  • 4 cups shortening for frying

DIRECTIONS

  1. Combine flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir in 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water. Knead until soft but not sticky. Shape dough into balls about 3 inches in diameter. Flatten into patties 1/2 inch thick, and make a small hole in the center of each patty.
  2. Fry one at a time in 1 inch of hot shortening, turning to brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.

FOOTNOTES

  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 14, 2005 by Chars3girls 
I am a Native American and this is the closest I have come to finding a recipe that tastes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 24, 2007 by KLAMATH1 
My entire family is Native American from the West Coast/and Alaska and this recipe is very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 5, 2003 by BEGASHII 
This is as close as you can get to authentic fry bread unless you learn how to make it from a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 15, 2007 by Lene 
I am a young native american and make fry bread the way my grandmother taught me, with out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 14, 2003 by Christina 
Wonderful recipe. I agree that this is the closest thing to Native american fry bread out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 18, 2007 by jody1 
Tasty little things! I've added honey and sugar to the batter for a sweeter version & I've... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 29, 2003 by LITTLEKELLEY 
That was the best fry bread I have ever tasted. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 8, 2003 by Anne 
Very easy and very good. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 14, 2003 by ACRISS 
It was ok. Very heavy. I might have over cooked. I'll probably try one more time MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 14, 2003 by 1KITSUNE 
We had to add extra water to it and it was really thick after cooking. Not as sweet as I am... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Fry Bread I

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 217

  • Total Fat: 7.7g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 221mg
  • Total Carbs: 32.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.1g
  • Protein: 4.3g

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