Barona Valley Ranch Fry Bread Recipes

BARONA VALLEY RANCH FRY BREAD

Steps:

• Mix the salt and baking powder in the flour.
• Cut the shortening into the flour mixture until well blended.
• Place all into the spiral mixer and add the water slowly to form the dough.
• Mix gently for several minutes and check for dough feel.
• Remove from the mixer and place on the bench.
• Divide dough into 4 small rounds and knead until firm.
• Place under wet towels and let rest.
• For the fry bread, break off 2 ounce pieces and roll round and flat.
• Cook in hot oil at 500 degrees for several seconds on each side.
• The finished product should be soft and light in texture absorbing little to no oil.
• Practice makes perfect!

INDIAN FRY BREAD

Steps:

• Put flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Mix well, add warm water and stir until dough begins to ball up. On a lightly floured surface knead dough. Do not over-work the dough. After working dough, place in a bowl and refrigerate for 1/2 to 1 hour.
• Heat oil to 350 degrees in a frying pan or kettle. Lightly flour surface and pat and roll out baseball size pieces of dough. Cut hole in middle with a knife (so the dough will fry flat) to 1/4-inch thickness and place in oil and cook until golden brown and flip over and cook opposite side until same golden brown. Dough is done in about 3 minutes depending on oil temperature and thickness of dough.
• After fry bread is done top with favorite topping or, chile and cheese first, then cover with lettuce and tomatoes, onions, green chile and you have an Indian Taco.