In the realm of Native American cuisine, fry bread stands as an iconic culinary treasure, a staple that has transcended generations and become a beloved comfort food across the United States. This versatile dish, often served at powwows and gatherings, is characterized by its crispy golden-brown exterior and soft fluffy interior, a testament to the culinary ingenuity of Native American tribes. Embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the secrets of homemade fry bread, exploring three distinct recipes that showcase the diverse culinary traditions of Native American communities. From the classic fry bread, a staple at many gatherings, to the sweet and indulgent fry bread with honey butter, and the savory fry bread tacos, a delightful fusion of flavors, each recipe promises a unique taste experience. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary adventures, these recipes will guide you through the process of creating authentic and delicious fry bread that will warm your heart and tantalize your taste buds.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
HOMEMADE FRY BREAD
Crispy, doughy and totally delicious, this fry bread is fantastic with nearly any sweet or savory toppings you can think of. We love it with a little butter, a drizzle of honey and a squeeze of lemon. -Thelma Tyler, Dragoon, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine flour, dry milk powder, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Add water gradually, mixing to form a firm ball. Divide dough; shape into 12 balls. Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Roll each ball into a 6-in. circle. With a sharp knife, cut a 1/2-in.-diameter hole in center of each. , In a large cast-iron skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry dough circles, one at a time, until puffed and golden, about 1 minute on each side. Drain on paper towels; if desired, serve warm with butter, honey and fresh lemon juice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
SIMPLE FRY BREAD
This fry bread is easy to make and can be served with any meal or as dessert with jams, honey or, my favorite, maple syrup.
Provided by jdarlin44
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Breakfast Bread Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Oil should be at least one-inch deep.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Add water a little at a time until dough comes together into a ball and doesn't stick to your hands, about 5 minutes.
- Tear off plum-sized pieces of dough and flatten into 1/2-inch disks.
- Fry pieces of dough in the hot oil until brown on both sides, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels or napkins before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.8 calories, Carbohydrate 64.5 g, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 1114.3 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
FRY BREAD
Whilte taking a trip to the Grand Canyon, my family drove through the Navajo reservation and stopped at a little cafe for dinner. I complimented the young waiter on the delicious Indian fry bread and he gave me the recipe. It is very easy to make. -Mildred Stephenson, Hartselle, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 10m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir in hot water to form a soft dough. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes., Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 6-in. circle. , In an electric skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry bread in hot oil for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown; drain on paper towels. Serve with desired toppings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 349mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
INDIAN FRY BREAD
Many Native Americans have a recipe for Fry Bread. This one listed is not ours. We have perfected our own and we hold ingredients that make ours special. One of those is tinpsula. This is a food widely used by many Native Indian tribes, and was one of the primary foods used by the plains Indians. Although tinpsula makes our bread different, there is much more than that that goes into our processes of Fry Bread.
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Put flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Mix well, add warm water and stir until dough begins to ball up. On a lightly floured surface knead dough. Do not over-work the dough. After working dough, place in a bowl and refrigerate for 1/2 to 1 hour.
- Heat oil to 350 degrees in a frying pan or kettle. Lightly flour surface and pat and roll out baseball size pieces of dough. Cut hole in middle with a knife (so the dough will fry flat) to 1/4-inch thickness and place in oil and cook until golden brown and flip over and cook opposite side until same golden brown. Dough is done in about 3 minutes depending on oil temperature and thickness of dough.
- After fry bread is done top with favorite topping or, chile and cheese first, then cover with lettuce and tomatoes, onions, green chile and you have an Indian Taco.
INDIAN FRY BREAD
This crisp and bubbly bread is wonderful for Indian tacos or served as a dessert with powdered sugar or sugar and cinnamon. We put refried beans, Mexican-seasoned ground beef, grated cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, black olives, salsa, and sour cream on top to make a great main dish for dinner.
Provided by Stargazer42
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes
Time 16m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Stir in cold water and vegetable oil until dough comes together into a ball.
- Set dough on a floured surface. Pinch off ten pieces the size of golf balls, roll into balls, and flatten each into a round. Make a small hole in the center of each round.
- Fill a deep skillet with oil to 3/4 inch; heat over medium-high heat. Add dough rounds in batches and fry until golden brown, about 20 seconds per side. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Carbohydrate 19.3 g, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 214.8 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
FRY BREAD
Fry bread is a Native American quick bread that can be served sweet or savory. Try it drizzled with honey and served alongside stew or braised beef. It's also served in Oklahoma and Colorado as an "Indian taco," topped with ingredients like ground beef, shredded cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and salsa that would normally be served in a hard taco shell.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield Makes 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Add milk and water, stirring with a fork until a sticky dough forms. Transfer to a floured work surface and knead a few times with floured hands just until smooth (do not overwork or bread will be tough). Return to bowl and cover with a kitchen towel; let stand 30 minutes.
- Heat 1 inch of oil to 365 degrees over medium-high in a heavy pot or deep-sided skillet. Pinch an egg-sized piece of dough with your fingers and flatten to an approximate 6-inch round (keep remaining dough covered and dust hands with flour if dough sticks). Cut a small slit in center of round with the tip of a knife (this will ensure the bread cooks evenly). Carefully lower into oil and fry, turning once, until puffed in places and golden brown on both sides, about 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels and repeat with remaining dough (return oil to 365 degrees between batches). Serve warm or at room temperature with butter, honey, jam, and confectioner's sugar.
NAVAJO FRY BREAD II
As far as I know this is the original recipe for Navajo Bread. It's is great with honey and butter. The Navajo put chiles, cheese, onion, lettuce and beans on it, and call them Nava Tacos.
Provided by SAUNDRA
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large heavy bottomed frying pan, heat 1 inch of vegetable oil or lard to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and milk; mix well. When the dough has pulled together, form it into small balls and pat them flat.
- Place 3 or 4 at a time into the hot oil. When the rounds begin to bubble, flip them over and cook until golden. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Cholesterol 5.4 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1914.9 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
FRY BREAD I
A traditional North American treat. Serve with jam or honey.
Provided by Rita
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 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.
- Fry one at a time in 1 inch of hot shortening, turning to brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 219.6 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
AUTHENTIC NAVAJO INDIAN FRY BREAD (TACO BREAD)
Step by easy step recipe for a Native American all-purpose flat bread dating back to the nineteenth century. Fry bread is considered a food of inter-tribal unity and is made at all Indian pow wows. It has a crispy outside and a chewy inside. Serve with butter & honey, powdered sugar, or cinnamon & sugar. Or add 'taco' ingredients to the top to make an Indian taco bread salad. You can also fill these with anything then fold them up to eat. Or simply serve plain with soup, stew, etc. *EDITED TO ADD: This is an old recipe and I know many of us no longer use so much salt - if that's the case for you then I suggest REDUCING THE SALT BY HALF.
Provided by GeeWhiz
Categories Breads
Time 55m
Yield 16-18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a heavy large frying pan heat the oil to 365 degrees; Oil is hot enough if a small test piece of dough dropped in the oil begins cooking almost immediately and rises to the top.
- Mix together dry ingredients in a large bowl; *see note about salt.
- Gradually add warm milk and mix to make a soft dough.
- When the dough has pulled together, cover and let sit in a warm place for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Break off a golf ball sized piece of dough and pat it out flat in your hand, no thicker than 1/4 inch.
- Place 2 or 3 flats at a time into the hot oil and when they begin to bubble flip them over and fry until they're a nice light golden brown.
- Remove and drain on paper towels then serve hot (keep them covered in a bowl until you're done frying).
- You can make larger flats; just make sure they're no thicker than 1/4" and fry one at a time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.4, Fat 28.9, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 5.3, Sodium 1095.6, Carbohydrate 26.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.1, Protein 4.5
Tips:
- Use a cast iron skillet or a heavy-bottomed pan for frying the bread. This will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the bread from burning.
- When adding the dough to the hot oil, be careful not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the bread from cooking evenly.
- Fry the bread for a few minutes on each side, or until it is golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve the fry bread immediately with your favorite toppings, such as butter, honey, or powdered sugar.
Conclusion:
Homemade fry bread is a delicious and easy-to-make Native American treat. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a crispy, golden brown bread that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are serving it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, fry bread is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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