Everyone can make this recipe easily if they have flour, water, and salt at home!
Native American fry bread is a traditional flatbread fried in oil.
Origin: It originated as a survival food for Native American nations during forced displacement, when families had to cook with limited government rations of flour, salt, and lard. Today, it remains an important cultural food across many Native communities in the United States.
📝 INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¾–1 cup warm water
- Oil for frying (vegetable oil or canola oil)
👩🍳 INSTRUCTIONS
- In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Slowly add warm water while mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough gently for 2–3 minutes until smooth.
- Cover with a clean towel and let it rest for 20–30 minutes.
- Divide dough into small balls (about golf ball size).
- Flatten each ball into a thin round shape using your hands.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
- Fry each piece until golden brown on one side, then flip and cook the other side.
- Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
🌟 TIPS
- Do not overcrowd the pan while frying.
- Oil should be hot but not smoking (medium heat works best).
- If the dough feels sticky, add a little more flour.
- Serve sweet with honey, powdered sugar, or jam.
- Serve savory with taco toppings, beans, cheese, or ground beef (popular as Indian tacos).