INDIAN FRYBREAD RECIPE
This Indian frybread recipe yields a deliciously crispy and soft bread that can be enjoyed with a variety of toppings. Perfect for snacking or as a side dish, it’s easy to make and versatile for both sweet and savory flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons powdered milk
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- Extra flour for dusting
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and powdered milk.
- Gradually add warm water to the dry ingredients, stirring until a dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead until soft but not sticky. Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- Divide the dough into balls about 2 inches in diameter. Flatten each ball by patting and stretching it out.
- In a frying pan, heat about an inch of shortening until hot.
- Carefully place the flattened dough into the hot shortening. Fry one side until golden brown, then flip and fry the other side.
- Top the frybread with your choice of toppings, such as honey, powdered sugar, cooked sausage, or a fried egg.
Nutrition
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg