Grandmas Fry Bread

Submitted by crzymthrtrckr

"An easy and semi-foolproof version of indian fry bread. This wonderful bread can be used for main dishes such as topping with taco ingredients for "Indian Tacos".or as a dessert, by topping with honey, powdered sugar, etc."

 

• Ready In: 18mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 12-20 depending on size

ingredients

• 4 cups flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons powdered milk
• 1 1⁄2 cups warm water
• 1 cup shortening
• extra flour

directions

1. Directions:

2. Put flour in bowl, add baking powder, salt and powdered milk. Mix.
3. Mix in warm water to form dough.
4. Cover hands in flour.
5. Knead dough by hand until soft but not sticky. Cover with a cloth and let stand for 15 minutes.
6. Shape dough into balls about 2 inches across then flatten by patting and stretching the dough.
7. Melt shortening about an inch deep in frying pan. When hot put dough in pan. Fry one side till golden brown, then turn and fry the other.