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Fry Bread II

By: Bobbi Jo Cook  
"This treat is known by different names in different areas. Here in Arizona it is known as fry bread, in New Mexico it is known as sopapillas and in Washington it is known as elephant ears. The shapes also vary from one region to another. Serve plain, sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon, dredged in honey, or split and filled with chili con carne and toppings."

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Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons shortening
  • 1 1/3 cups cold water, or as needed
  • 2 quarts oil for deep frying

Directions

  1. Whisk baking powder, salt and flour together. Cut in shortening. Add cold water gradually until a soft dough is made (it will still be a little sticky). Flour hands and knead about 5 minutes until smooth and no longer sticky. Divide into 8 pieces. Cover dough with plastic. Working one piece at a time, flatten each piece until about 1/2 inch thick and the size of a lunch plate.
  2. Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. Fry dough in oil; turn with tongs to brown each side. Drain on paper towels. Keep warm in paper towels in a 200 degree oven while cooking the rest.

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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 479 | Total Fat: 29g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2005 by DANEDREAMER 
They sell Elephant Ears in MI too and those are actually funnel cakes, nothing like (Indian)... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2003 by JOYCE WILLIAMS 
These may be okay as "Frybread," but if you are expecting to get the wonderful, puffy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2003 by SARA&JESSICA 
This is good fry bread, but sopapillas are VERY different in both Arizona and New Mexico (they... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 16, 2003 by PONYWOMAN 
This is great stuff...I had some with butter on it, then sprinkled cinnamon and sugar on some... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2003 by SONNYSMOM 
This treat is known by different names in different areas. Here in Arizona it is known as fry... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2003 by MBAITY 
I remember eating this wonderful bread for the first time in AZ and just loved it. This recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2003 by APRILFOO 
it did take awhile to fry it all! but it made alot & my child ate most! Very easy & very very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2003 by LITTLEKELLEY 
I enjoy these recipes. Easy and quick. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2003 by LeahH 
The kids really like this...but I thought it was too flat - I like my frybread to poof up. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2003 by CBMINGAY 
Stack it up with taco fixings! MORE

 
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