Family Fry Bread
This traditional family fry bread is light, fluffy, and golden-crisp, honoring Indigenous recipes passed down through generations. Enjoy it warm with savoring toppings or a drizzle of honey, for a simple, comforting treat.
Ingredients
- 3½ cups All-Purpose Flour Divided
- 1 package Active Dry Yeast (.25 ounce)
- 1½ teaspoons Sugar
- 1½ teaspoons Salt
- 1½ cups Warm Water As needed
- 2 Tablespoons Butter Unsalted
- 2 cups Olive Oil
Equipment
- Stovetop
- 2 Large Mixing Bowl
- Cast Iron Skillet
Instructions
- Whisk 3 cups flour, yeast, sugar, and salt together in a bowl.
- Whisk water and butter together in a separate bowl; pour into flour mixture and stir until mixture comes together to form a ball and is slightly sticky and elastic. Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Cover bowl with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
- Punch down dough and turn onto a lightly floured surface. Knead in 1/4 cup flour, if necessary. Shape into 10 balls.
- Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll each dough ball out on a lightly floured surface into an 8-inch round.
- Place each round into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove fry bread to a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Repeat with remaining dough rounds.
Notes
- Many countries and culinary traditions have a version of fry bread and many predate Native American versions. Fry bread dates to the era of tribal relocations, when Native Americans were moved from their lands and given sub-par government food rations. Common ingredients include self-rising flour, milk, and sugar. Those are turned into a batter and then fried.
- Fry bread can be used as a base for beans, stewed meats, and chili. Sweet fry bread can be dessert when topped with powdered sugar, honey, berries, or fruit.
- If the dough is too dry add more warm water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until dough comes together.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Family Fry Bread
Amount per Serving
Calories
566
Calories from Fat 414
% Daily Value*
Fat
46
g
71
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
44
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
32
g
Cholesterol
6
mg
2
%
Sodium
369
mg
16
%
Potassium
55
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
34
g
11
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
70
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
0.002
mg
0
%
Calcium
8
mg
1
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Active Dry Yeast, All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Olive Oil, Salt, Water, White Sugar