Description
Delicious and crispy Fry Bread, a versatile traditional dish perfect for both sweet and savory toppings. Made with simple pantry staples, this recipe yields soft, golden fried bread that can be enjoyed fresh out of the pan with honey and powdered sugar or filled with your favorite savory ingredients.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (Opt for high-quality flour for best results.)
- 1 tablespoon Baking Powder (Leavening agent for soft interior.)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (Enhances flavor.)
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Water (Add gradually for desired dough consistency.)
For Frying and Serving
- Vegetable Oil (For frying, use a neutral oil with a high smoke point.)
- Honey (For sweet serving.)
- Powdered Sugar (For sweet serving.)
- Savory Fillings (Such as seasoned meat, beans, or vegetables.)
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk them together thoroughly to ensure even distribution of the leavening agent and salt.
- Form the dough: Gradually add the water to the dry ingredients while mixing continuously until a soft, pliable dough forms that is not sticky.
- Rest the dough: Cover the dough with a clean towel or plastic wrap and let it rest for about 30 minutes. This resting helps the gluten relax and improves the texture.
- Divide and shape: Turn the rested dough onto a floured surface, divide it into 8 equal portions, and flatten each piece into a disc shape ready for frying.
- Heat the oil: Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Test if the oil is ready by dropping a small piece of dough into the oil; it should sizzle and rise to the surface quickly.
- Fry the bread: Fry each piece of dough for 2-3 minutes on one side, until golden brown, then flip and fry the other side until equally golden and cooked through.
- Drain excess oil: Remove the fried bread from the oil and place on paper towels to drain off any excess oil. Repeat with remaining dough pieces.
- Serve: Serve the fry bread warm. Top with honey and powdered sugar for a sweet option or fill with seasoned meat, beans, or vegetables for a savory treat.
Notes
- Use neutral oil with a high smoke point such as vegetable or canola oil for frying.
- Do not overcrowd the pan when frying to maintain oil temperature and ensure even cooking.
- Resting the dough is essential for texture; do not skip this step.
- Fry bread is best enjoyed fresh and warm but can be reheated briefly in a skillet.
- Adjust water quantity as needed to achieve the right dough consistency; it should be soft but not sticky.
- Experiment with various sweet or savory toppings to customize your fry bread experience.
