Best 5 Seneca Ghost Bread Native American Cracker Bread Recipes

SENECA GHOST BREAD

Steps:

• In a bowl combine all except the shortening or lard.
• Mix until batter is smooth.
• In a skillet heat shortening or lard on medium heat till melted.
• Using a wooden spoon scoop a large spoon full from the bread batter and place it in the shortening.
• Let cook about 30 seconds or until bottom is firm enough to slip spatula under and flip over.
• Carefully turn the dough over and press with spatula to flatten.
• You may have to press it down several times.
• When it gets light brown around the edges turn it over and cook till edges are browned.
• Serve warm or place in baggies after cooling and eat as desired.

SENECA GHOST BREAD (NATIVE AMERICAN CRACKER BREAD) RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• In a bowl combine all except the shortening. Mix until batter is smooth. In a skillet heat shortening on medium heat till melted. Using a wooden spoon scoop a large spoon full from the bread batter and place it in the shortening. Let cook about 30 seconds or until bottom is firm enough to slip spatula under and flip over. Carefully turn the dough over and press with spatula to flatten. You may have to press it several times. When it gets light brown around the edges turn it over and cook till edges are browned. Serve warm. (may be stored in an airtight container and eaten cold)

NATIVE AMERICAN BREAD

Steps:

• Begin by making an open fire oven with coals.
• In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water and let stand for 5 minutes. In a separate large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and lard. Knead thoroughly, and then add the yeast mixture and continue to knead until it has reached a dough consistency.
• Cover dough with a clean kitchen towel and set in a warm dark place to let rise for 45 minutes.
• Divide dough in half and knead again to remove any air pockets. Place each half in a separate aluminum pan and press the dough down.
• Push the coals and ashes of the fire to one side, but do not put fire out. Place the aluminum pans on the clean ground of the open fire oven, and bake for 45 minutes.
• Slice and serve with butter.

AUTHENTIC NAVAJO INDIAN FRY BREAD (TACO BREAD)

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.

CRACKER BREAD

Steps:

• 1. In a medium mixing bowl combine flour , sugar and salt ; add oil and water.
• 2. Stir until dough forms ball ; add more water if necessary ; Let the dough rest for 15 minutes.
• 3. Divide the dough into 6 equal proportions ; Shape into balls ; Roll each ball on a lightly floured board or sheet of wax paper to form a 6" circle.
• 4. Prick throughly with a fork ; Sprinkle with seasoned salt ; Repeat with the remaining dough.
• 5. Lightly grease 3 cookie sheets and place two rounds per cookie sheet.
• 6. Bake @ 450° for 7-9 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.