Indian Fry Bread
In New Mexico, Fry bread can be purchased fresh and hot at roadside stands near resevations. But you can make it at home.
Ingredients:
3 cups unbleached flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1 Tsp. salt
1 1/2 cups “warm” water
Mix the flour, salt, and baking powder together in a bowl. Sift or stir this together.
Add the “warm” water to this mixture and stir until all the dry ingredients are mixed well.
Put oil on your hands; remove dough from bowl and knead until the dough is smooth.
When the dough is smooth & soft, rub oil over the top of your dough.
Place back into the bowl, cover with a dry cloth & let rest for 30 minutes.
Begin heating your lard, oil, or grease so it is very hot.
To cook, pull off pieces of the dough and roll into a ball. Pull the dough at its edges until you have small circles.
Drop circles into the hot grease until golden brown, then turn over until golden brown on the other side.
Add enough grease/oil so the dough can deep fry.
The bread is done when it is golden brown.
Drizzle with honey.
This is a staple for feasts after sweats, at Pow Wow, an Honor dinner or any cultural gathering.
