Title: Seminole Indian Fry Bread #1
Categories: Bread Amerind American
Yield: 8 Servings
| INGREDIENTS |
| 2 | c | All-purpose flour |
| 3/4 | ts | Salt |
| 1 | tb | Lard |
| | | Vegetable oil for frying |
| DIRECTIONS |
| 1/4 | c | Instant lowfat powdered milk |
| 2 | ts | Double acting baking powder |
| 3/4 | c | Luke warm water |
In a small bowl mix together flour, powdered milk, baking powder, and salt.
Cut in the lard until mixture resembles a coarse meal. Add water and knead
lightly for 1 minute. Turn out onto a well floured surface and knead until
a smooth ball forms. Divide the dough into 8 equal parts and shape each
into a small ball. Cover with an inverted bowl and let rest for about 10
minutes. On a floured surface roll each ball into a 6 inch circle. Poke a
hole in the center of each round of dough. In a skillet heat about 1-1 1/2
inches of vegetable oil, until smoke appears. (375ø F.) Fry the dough
rounds one at a time until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper
towels and serve hot. Makes 8