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Fry Bread with beef, beans, cheese, tomatoes, onions, and lettuce
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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.
Course Bread
Cuisine Native American
Keyword Active Dry Yeast, All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Olive Oil, Salt, Water, White Sugar
Cooking Method Stovetop
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 566kcal
Author Recipe Adapted From: AllRecipes.com

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • 2 Large Mixing Bowl
  • Cast Iron Skillet

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

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

Calories: 566kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 32g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 369mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 0.002mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 2mg