Native American Inspired Easy Fry Bread Recipe Without Baking Powder

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Without the usage of baking powder, this wonderfully crispy fry bread satiates the palate and the soul. Fry bread has Native American ties..

A type of flatbread fried in oil, fry bread has ties to several Native American tribes, most notably the Navajo. 

What Is Fry Bread?

Fry bread ties back more than 144 years ago.What is known as the “Long Walk”, where the United States forced Native Americans to leave Arizona....

The Origins Of Fry Bread

The exact dates are not clear, it is believed that the Navajo migrated down from Canada to the Southwest anywhere from 1100 to 1500 CE.....

The Navajo Tribe

Serving size: 8

 Prep. time: 20 mins

 Cook time: 20 mins

 Total time: 40 mins

Fry Bread

INGREDIENTS

– Butter (Melted) – Honey – Milk (Warm) – Self-Rising Flour – Oil (For Frying)

STEP BY STEP

In the medium-sized mixing bowl, add melted butter, warm milk, and self-rising flour to the bowl. Mix to combine with the flat spatula. 

STEP 1

Make The Dough

When the dough starts to thicken, use your hands to knead the dough. As the ingredients mix together, form into a bowl.

STEP 2

Knead The Dough

Place the dough in the bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Allow the dough to sit for 15 minutes.

STEP 3

Cover

Sprinkle flour on a clean and flat surface. After the dough has been set for 15 minutes, set the dough on the surface. Knead for about 30 seconds.

STEP 4

Knead The Dough

Cut the dough into eight equally-sized pieces, Now, flatten each individual piece to spread into a thin circle.....

STEP 5

Cut And Flatten The Dough

Place the cast iron skillet on a burner. Add oil to the skillet. Turn up the heat until the oil reaches 365 F...

STEP 6

Heat The Skillet

Fry the dough pieces for around a minute on each side. A good indicator is a golden brown coloring for each side.....

STEP 7

Cook The Dough

STEP 8

Serve And Enjoy!

When ready to be eaten, place fried bread on a separate plate. Drizzle with melted butter and honey before serving. Enjoy!

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