RCI-BR.001.0024.001
Fry Bread
Native American Cuisine This is a traditional Native American flatbread usually made on an open fir
Prep10 min
Cook30 min
Total40 min
Servings4
Difficultybeginner
Ingredients
- flour2 cups
- baking powder2 tsp
- salt1 tsp
- T shortening2 unit
- hot water2/3 cup
Method
1
Mix flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
2
Use a pastry blender (or two butter knives) to cut the shortening into the flour.
3
Add the hot water and mix until the water is incorporated.
4
Turn out the dough on a lightly floured board.
5
Knead the dough until it is soft and smooth.
6
Wrap the dough in plastic and let the dough rest for 30 minutes.
7
Divide the dough into 6 pieces, roll each into a ball, and roll into flat discs with a rolling pin.
8
Brush one side of each disc with melted margarine and place on a barbecue over a 3 Mississippi fire.
9
Brush the opposing side of the bread with margarine and flip the bread on the barbecue.
10
Cook until both sides are golden brown. Serve hot.