Fried Bread

momthecook #2's Note:

My mom used this on the mornings when we had run out of bread. She also used it to make sandwiches if needed. It came from my Granny who used it to round out meals during the Depression.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 9 biscuits

• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup water
• oil or lard (for frying)

Directions:

1. Mix flour and baking powder. Add water to make a soft dough. Pat dough out on a sheet of plastic wrap to about 1/2" thick.
2. Heat up about 1/4" of oil or lard to medium heat in a cast iron or non stick pan.
3. Cut dough into about 9 biscuits.
4. Fry on one side until brown. Flip and cook about 2-3 minutes more. Test for doneness by flaking the side of a biscuit with a fork. If it seems dry inside it is done.
5. Serve with butter and jam. Can also be napped with gravy and served with stewed hamburger and onions.

Reviews

[Chef #705886]

Good to start, but needs adjustments when you make it. I used the exact measurements and ended up with the consistency of a cake batter. Had to knead in a lot more flour before rolling it out. Next time I'll add some salt to the mix as well since the bread taste bland. I can see a lot of potential for this though. Add some salt, garlic powder and some cheese and I think you would have a quick, "Wow! That's good bread." Thanks for the recipe. I'm going to continue to play with it. It has a lot of possibilites.

[Geniale Genie]

Brilliant! This is the answer to all my nigh-time tummy urges... I seem to get mid-night cravings for sandwiches when I've just run out of bread. Tastes great as is; could add more flavour by replacing water with broth (just as thought). Thanks Mom!

[CraftScout]

Good, cheap, easy, fast. This tasted nummy with jelly on it, less nummy with eggs (but still good). Thanks for posting a quick breakfast/lunch bread. :)