Warm Springs Fried Bread Recipes

HOMEMADE FRY BREAD

Steps:

• Combine flour, dry milk powder, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Add water gradually, mixing to form a firm ball. Divide dough; shape into 12 balls. Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Roll each ball into a 6-in. circle. With a sharp knife, cut a 1/2-in.-diameter hole in center of each. , In a large cast-iron skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry dough circles, one at a time, until puffed and golden, about 1 minute on each side. Drain on paper towels; if desired, serve warm with butter, honey and fresh lemon juice.

SIMPLE FRY BREAD

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Oil should be at least one-inch deep.
• Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Add water a little at a time until dough comes together into a ball and doesn't stick to your hands, about 5 minutes.
• Tear off plum-sized pieces of dough and flatten into 1/2-inch disks.
• Fry pieces of dough in the hot oil until brown on both sides, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels or napkins before serving.

WARM SPRINGS FRIED BREAD

Steps:

• Combine dry ingredients; cut in butter.
• Add enough warm milk to make a soft dough, easy to handle.
• Knead on floured board until dough is very smooth and soft but elastic.
• Do not use a lot of extra flour, and don't overknead, 3-4 minutes.
• Divide dough into 6-8 balls and brush the tops with melted butter.
• Cover with plastic wrap and let stand 30-45 minutes.
• Pat out each ball into a round, 5 or 6 inches in diameter and 1/4 inch thick. Using your index finger, poke a hole through the middle of each round. (Allows middle to cook; will close up while frying.)
• Fry in 3" of oil/fat (preheated to 365 degrees). I use my electric fry pan, so I can fry two at a time.
• Dough should rise immediately to surface.
• Cook until brown on one side, turn, and brown on other side being careful to not pierce crust.
• Drain on absorbent paper and serve hot.