Best 6 Native American Fry Bread Recipes

NATIVE AMERICAN FRY BREAD

Steps:

• Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Make a well in the center of the mixture.
• Dissolve yeast in the warm water in a small bowl. Pour into the middle of the flour mixture. Mix together lightly and rapidly until dough is moist and soft. Allow dough to rise slightly, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Pinch off a 2-inch piece of dough with well-floured fingers. Stretch it into a round 5 to 6 inches in diameter, working in more flour if needed.
• Deep-fry dough until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining dough.

LAMB AND BLACK BEAN CHILI WITH CUMIN CREMA, RED ONION RELISH, AVOCADO RELISH AND NATIVE AMERICAN FRY BREAD

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add the lamb, in batches, season with salt and pepper, and cook until seared and browned on all sides. Remove the lamb to a plate with a slotted spoon.
• Add the onion to the pan and cook until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, chipotle, and spices. Return the lamb to the pan, add the stock and beer; cover and cook at a simmer for over medium heat, about 1 hour, or until the lamb is tender and the mixture has thickened. After 30 minutes, check seasoning and add honey. During the last 15 minutes, add the cinnamon and cooked beans. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Ladle into bowls and top with a large dollop of Cumin Crema, Avocado Relish, and Red Onion Relish. Serve with fry bread on the side.
• Whisk together ingredients in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
• Heat oil in a large saute pan over high heat. Add the onions, garlic, and chile to the pan and cook until soft. Add the lime juice and season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro.
• In a large bowl, combine avocado, red onion, cilantro, chiles, lime juice, and salt and pepper. Fold until incorporated.
• Combine flour, baking powder, milk powder, and salt in a large bowl. Cut the shortening in until the mixture is crumbly. Add the water and mix until the dough comes together. Place on a lightly floured surface and knead lightly until smooth. Cover with a dishcloth and let sit at room temperature for 1 hour.
• Heat the oil in a large high-sided saute pan until it reaches 350 degrees F.
• Divide the dough into 8 pieces and roll each piece out into a 4-inch circle. Fry the bread in the hot oil until golden brown on both sides. Remove to a sheet pan lined with paper towels and season with salt.

NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN FRY BREAD

Steps:

• Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl. Slowly add enough water to make a stiff dough.
• Place dough on a floured surface and knead just till smooth and not sticky.
• Let it rest for 30 minutes , or go right to next step.
• Divide the dough into large enough balls to make a 4" round.
• Preheat oil in a frying pan or deep frier, enough oil to float the risen bread. When the oil 'spits' upon sprinkling a few drops of water into it then it's ready.
• Flour the hands and put a ball in the palm of one hand while pressing it flat with the palm of the other hand, then reverse having the dough in the other hand and pressing with the other hand, till it is about 1/2" thick.
• Poke a little hole in the middle with the tip of the little finger.
• Place the flattened dough into the hot oil and fry on one side until golden and then flip and fry the other side.
• Remove fried dough from the oil and place on a plate with a paper towel on it to absorb excess oil.
• Serve hot and let each person add their own topping.

NATIVE AMERICAN FRY BREAD

Steps:

• 1. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt in med bowl make a well in center. Pour in milk. Stir until dough comes together in a shaggy mass. Knead briefly (about 10 turns) sprinkling extra flour so as not be too sticky. Let rest, covered, for 30 minutes.
• 2. Heat about 4-5 inches of oil in a deep skillet or electric fryer (375 degrees). Divide dough into 8-10 balls and pat or roll out each one to about 4 inches in diameter to form a flat disc. Fry in oil 2-3 mins each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with Cinnamon/sugar, powdered sugar, enjoy plain, or use as the base for taco mixings.

NATIVE AMERICAN SWEET FRY BREAD RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• Mix ingredients 1-4 in a large bowl; then let "sponge" for 15 minutes or so until foamy. Mix remaining dry ingredients in another bowl, and alternate adding dry stuff and water to the first mixture, allowing mixer to work ingredients before adding more. WARNING: You may need the extra 1/2 cup of flour--the dough should NOT be sticky when finished. Knead the dough, working in the remaining flour as you knead. Grease a large glass or plastic bowl; shape dough into a large ball, place in bowl--turning to grease all sides; cover loosely with plastic and place in a warm place; let rise until doubled. Heat about a half-inch of oil in a large frying pan (375°F to 400°F). While the oil heats, remove dough from bowl and divide into 4 balls. Each ball will make one dozen (12) balls (so a total of 48 balls). Flatten each small ball into a thin disk (about 4 inches), make a little hole in the center of each. Keep a uniform shape, but these don't have to look "perfect.". Carefully drop into hot oil; fry until bottom is golden brown, flip with a spatula in one hand and a fork in the other to prevent oil from splashing out. Serve with chili or use as a taco shell Or Serve as a pastry by sprinkling with powdered sugar and topping with jam or marmalade.

NATIVE AMERICAN FRY BREAD

Steps:

• 1. 1. Place the dry ingredients into a bowl and mix well. Add water a little at a time, using your fingers to mix everything completely. Make into round balls about the size of an apricot. Stretch the ball of dough out to size you want without tearing the dough. You can roll it out round shape and 1/2" thick.
• 2. Heat cooking oil and place the stretched/rolled dough in. It will splatter so watch out. Takes about 1 minute to get a golden brown color, then flip it over and cook the same. Place on paper towel to drain.
• 3. Condiments: place refried beans on first, then meat of choice..ground beef, lamb...add cutup tomatoes, onions, lettuce if you want, top with grated cheddar cheese and a salsa...Very good.. The Hopi's will make a hole in the middle to turn the bread over while cooking with a stick..Navajo's do not.. TIP:Fry bread can be used to tear in pieces and use to dip in pinto beans, white beans, etc.