Description

This Indian Frybread recipe yields crispy, golden brown flatbreads fried to perfection. Made with simple pantry ingredients like flour, baking powder, salt, and warm water, this versatile frybread can be enjoyed sweet with powdered sugar or honey, or savory topped with taco fillings. The dough is quick to prepare, rested briefly, then shaped and fried in hot vegetable oil for a delicious treat reminiscent of traditional Native American cuisine.

Ingredients

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Dough

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup warm water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for the dough)

For Frying

Vegetable oil (enough for deep frying, about 2 inches in the pan)

Optional Toppings

Powdered sugar
Honey
Taco fillings (ground beef, beans, lettuce, cheese, salsa)
Cinnamon sugar

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Instructions

Make the Dough: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt thoroughly.
Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the warm water and 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, stirring the mixture until a soft dough forms.
Knead the Dough: On a floured surface, knead the dough for 2-3 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Adjust flour or water as necessary to achieve the right consistency.
Rest the Dough: Cover the dough with a clean cloth or plastic wrap and let it rest for 10-15 minutes to relax the gluten, making it easier to shape.
Divide the Dough: After resting, cut the dough into small balls roughly the size of a golf ball.
Roll Out the Dough: On a floured surface, roll each dough ball into a flat circle about 1/4-inch thick. Alternatively, stretch with your hands if preferred.
Heat Oil: Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat. The oil is ready when a small piece of dough sizzles immediately upon contact.
Fry the Frybread: Carefully place the flattened dough into the hot oil one at a time, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry each side for 1-2 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Flip with tongs.
Drain Oil: Remove the fried bread from the oil and place it on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serve: Serve frybread hot with your choice of toppings such as powdered sugar for sweetness or savory taco toppings for a filling meal.

Notes

Make sure the oil temperature is medium-high to prevent the frybread from absorbing too much oil.
Resting the dough helps the gluten relax and makes rolling out the dough easier.
Use tongs to carefully flip the frybread to avoid oil splashes.
Frybread is best served fresh and warm for optimal texture and taste.
You can customize toppings to suit sweet or savory preferences.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Bread
Method: Frying
Cuisine: Native American/Indian