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Authentic Indian Fry Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Description

Authentic Indian Fry Bread is a delicious, golden-fried dough that is soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. This traditional recipe involves simple ingredients and a resting period followed by frying in hot oil until beautifully golden. Perfect for serving with honey, powdered sugar, or as a base for savory fry bread tacos.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ tablespoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ cups hot water (120℉ to 130℉)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

For Frying

  • 1 quart vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients and Water: In a large mixing bowl, combine 4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 ½ tablespoons baking powder. Gradually pour in 1 ½ cups hot water (120℉ to 130℉) while stirring with a spoon or using your hands until a soft, smooth, and tacky dough forms.
  2. Oil and Rest the Dough: Drizzle 2 tablespoons vegetable oil over the dough to prevent drying. Cover the bowl with a clean towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rest for 2 hours. Note that this dough does not rise during resting, but the period allows the gluten to relax for easier shaping.
  3. Heat Oil for Frying: Pour approximately 1 quart of vegetable oil into a deep pot to a depth of about 2 inches. Heat over medium-high heat to reach 350℉ (175℃), carefully maintaining this temperature throughout frying.
  4. Shape the Dough: Pinch off golf ball-sized pieces of dough. Stretch each piece with your hands or roll it thinly with a rolling pin, ensuring the dough is thin but intact without rips. Thinner dough results in a crispier fry bread.
  5. Fry the Bread: Place one piece of dough into the hot oil. Fry for about 2 minutes on each side, flipping halfway through, until the bread is golden brown and puffed. Use a slotted spoon or tongs to transfer the fry bread to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
  6. Serve: Serve the fry bread hot. Enjoy drizzled with honey or dusted with powdered sugar for a sweet treat, or use it as a base for fry bread tacos with savory toppings.

Notes

  • The dough does not rise significantly; the resting period is to relax the gluten for better stretching.
  • Maintaining the oil temperature around 350℉ is critical to achieve crispy, golden fry bread without absorbing too much oil.
  • If you prefer thinner bread, stretch or roll the dough very thin without tearing it.
  • Fry bread is best enjoyed fresh and warm.
  • Vegetable oil is recommended for frying due to its neutral flavor and high smoke point.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Indian

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/authentic-indian-fry-bread-recipe/