Traditional Native American Fry Bread

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Traditional Native American Fry Bread.

1. Step 1

   To start your delicious dough creation, grab a large mixing bowl and combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

2. Step 2

   Once mixed, create a cozy well in the center of these dry ingredients, like a little nest waiting for something special.

3. Step 3

   In a separate small bowl, gently dissolve the yeast in warm water, allowing it to awaken and come to life.

4. Step 4

   Pour this bubbly mixture into the well you made in the flour.

5. Step 5

   Now, with a light touch, mix everything together until the dough is moist and soft, but be careful not to overwork it.

6. Step 6

   Let your dough rest and rise for about 15 to 20 minutes, giving it time to puff up and get ready for frying.

7. Step 7

   While the dough is rising, heat oil in a deep fryer or a large saucepan to a sizzling 375°F (190°C).

8. Step 8

   Once the oil is hot and ready, take a piece of dough about 2 inches in size and stretch it gently into a round shape, aiming for a diameter of about 5 to 6 inches.

9. Step 9

   Don’t forget to keep your fingers well-floured to prevent sticking—this is where the magic happens! Carefully lower the stretched dough into the hot oil, frying it until it turns a beautiful golden brown, which should take around 2 minutes on each side.

10. Step 10

    Once perfectly fried, let the dough drain on paper towels to soak up any excess oil.

11. Step 11

    Repeat this process with the remaining dough, and soon you’ll have a delightful batch ready to enjoy!.