CHEROKEE FRY BREAD RECIPE

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Fry bread is made with minimal ingredients (no yeast) and is quite tasty. It's similar to a chewy flatbread and can be used in many ways. This bread is commonly used for an Indian Taco (a tasty twist on taco night). Set up a taco bar and everyone can make their own. We also loved it with honey drizzled on top. The idea for using...

Provided by Melanie Campbell

Categories     Other Breads

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 c all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
pinch salt
1 1/3 c warm water
vegetable oil for frying
honey

Steps:

  • 1. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • 2. Add the water to the flour mixture.
  • 3. Mix until combined.
  • 4. Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Knead dough until soft.
  • 5. If you have a 4" cutter, roll the dough out on a lightly floured board until 1/4" thick and cut out 4" rounds. If you don't have a big cutter, pinch off about a golf ball size of dough.
  • 6. Roll or pat dough flat in a circle about 1/4 of an inch thick.
  • 7. Drop dough into heated oil that is 1-2 inches deep (about 317 degrees). Fry until the bread puffs up.
  • 8. Flip over. It is done when both sides are golden brown.
  • 9. Drain on paper towels.
  • 10. Serve with honey.
  • 11. Or can use bread for tacos. Brown 1 lb ground turkey, add 1 chopped red bell pepper and a can of yellow corn to browned turkey. Add 1 package of taco seasoning and a touch of ketchup to taste. Serve on fry bread with lettuce, cheese, refried beans, tomatoes, etc.

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