Best 7 Family Fry Bread Recipes

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Family fry bread is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a popular Native American dish that is often served at powwows and other gatherings. Fry bread is also a great way to use up leftover ingredients, making it a budget-friendly meal. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy snack or a hearty meal, family fry bread is a great option. With its simple ingredients and endless possibilities, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

FRY BREAD I



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A traditional North American treat. Serve with jam or honey.

Provided by Rita

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 ½ cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
4 cups shortening for frying

Steps:

  • Combine flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir in 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water. Knead until soft but not sticky. Shape dough into balls about 3 inches in diameter. Flatten into patties 1/2 inch thick, and make a small hole in the center of each patty.
  • Fry one at a time in 1 inch of hot shortening, turning to brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 219.6 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

FRY BREAD



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Whilte taking a trip to the Grand Canyon, my family drove through the Navajo reservation and stopped at a little cafe for dinner. I complimented the young waiter on the delicious Indian fry bread and he gave me the recipe. It is very easy to make. -Mildred Stephenson, Hartselle, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup hot water
Oil for deep-fat frying
Seasoned Taco Meat, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped tomatoes, sliced jalapeno pepper, shredded lettuce, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir in hot water to form a soft dough. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes., Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 6-in. circle. , In an electric skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry bread in hot oil for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown; drain on paper towels. Serve with desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 349mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

FAMILY FRY BREAD



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Each tribe has their own recipe for fry bread. This is a recipe that I came across as a teenage girl while staying at my great-grandma's house. Grandma was Native American, and I found that this recipe creates a delicious fry bread for Indian tacos. Fry bread is commonly used for making Indian tacos, but is also good with honey butter or cinnamon-sugar and butter for a dessert. Warm milk can be substituted for the water.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 ½ teaspoons white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ cups warm water, or as needed
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 cups oil for frying, or as needed

Steps:

  • Whisk 3 cups flour, yeast, sugar, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Whisk water and butter together in a separate bowl; pour into flour mixture and stir until mixture comes together to form a ball and is slightly sticky and elastic. Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Cover bowl with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  • Punch down dough and turn onto a lightly floured surface. Knead in 1/4 cup flour, if necessary. Shape into 10 balls.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large cast iron skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Roll each dough ball out on a lightly floured surface into an 8-inch round.
  • Place each round into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove fry bread to a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Repeat with remaining dough rounds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 6.1 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 367.4 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

SAVOURY FRY BREAD



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An easy, tasty fry bread that even kids like. These make approx. 12 fry breads, so your cook time maybe shorter or longer, depends on how many you will be able to fry up at a time in your skillet. Can be made for dinner as well as breakfast.

Provided by peachez

Categories     Breads

Time 50m

Yield 12 fry breads

Number Of Ingredients 11

vegetable oil, for skillet
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold
1 cup nonfat milk
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
2 ounces ham, diced (I use Black Forest Ham)
4 green onions, chopped use green parts too
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 clove garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Lightly coat with vegetable oil a large skillet.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, baking powder and salt, mixing well
  • Into the flour mixture, cut in the butter, abit at a time until dough looks coarse and crumbly - use a fork to cut in the butter, not your hands, the butter will melt
  • Into the flour / butter mixture, slowly add the milk, cheese, ham and onions, stirring together to form a thick dough
  • In a small saucepan, melt the baste ingredients - set aside Heat oiled skillet to medium heat
  • Place golf ball sized spoonfuls of the dough into the heated skillet, flatten each with a spatula to about 1/4 inch thickness, Cook and turn regularly, basting lightly each time with the butter / garlic mixture until the onions darken and the bread becomes a deep golden colour

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.9, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 30.6, Sodium 176.1, Carbohydrate 15.5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.3, Protein 6.2

FRY BREAD



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Fry bread is a Native American quick bread that can be served sweet or savory. Try it drizzled with honey and served alongside stew or braised beef. It's also served in Oklahoma and Colorado as an "Indian taco," topped with ingredients like ground beef, shredded cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and salsa that would normally be served in a hard taco shell.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 teaspoons coarse salt
1 cup whole milk, room temperature
1/4 cup warm water, plus more as needed
Safflower oil or lard, for frying
Unsalted butter, honey, jam, and confectioners' sugar, for serving

Steps:

  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Add milk and water, stirring with a fork until a sticky dough forms. Transfer to a floured work surface and knead a few times with floured hands just until smooth (do not overwork or bread will be tough). Return to bowl and cover with a kitchen towel; let stand 30 minutes.
  • Heat 1 inch of oil to 365 degrees over medium-high in a heavy pot or deep-sided skillet. Pinch an egg-sized piece of dough with your fingers and flatten to an approximate 6-inch round (keep remaining dough covered and dust hands with flour if dough sticks). Cut a small slit in center of round with the tip of a knife (this will ensure the bread cooks evenly). Carefully lower into oil and fry, turning once, until puffed in places and golden brown on both sides, about 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels and repeat with remaining dough (return oil to 365 degrees between batches). Serve warm or at room temperature with butter, honey, jam, and confectioner's sugar.

HOMEMADE FRY BREAD



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Crispy, doughy and totally delicious, this fry bread is fantastic with nearly any sweet or savory toppings you can think of. We love it with a little butter, a drizzle of honey and a squeeze of lemon. -Thelma Tyler, Dragoon, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups unbleached flour
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4-1/2 teaspoons shortening
2/3 to 3/4 cup water
Oil for deep-fat frying
Butter, honey and lemon juice, optional

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

FRY BREAD WITH CORNMEAL AND COCONUT OIL



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Ingenuity is behind Indigenous fry bread. When the United States government forcibly relocated Navajos (Diné) from ancestral lands in the 19th century, Native American women invented fry bread from government-issued commodities: flour, salt, yeast and water. Today, Native Americans have reclaimed this survival food as a tasty symbol of resilience. Cooks improvise on the basic formula using ingredients based on preference and geography: Styles, sizes and shapes differ by region, tribe and family. Fry bread is comfort food, and variations are shaped by memory and connection, leading to playful jests about the "right" kind. This particular recipe has Afro-Indigenous origins with its use of sugar and cornmeal, which add sweetness and density. But raw sugar replaces white sugar, and coconut oil steps in for lard. When used for frying, the oil's aroma announces the arrival of something special.

Provided by Kevin Noble Maillard

Categories     breads, side dish

Time 5h30m

Yield About 38

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup finely ground cornmeal
2 (1/4-ounce) envelopes instant dry yeast
1 cup raw sugar
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Unrefined coconut oil, for frying (about 32 ounces)

Steps:

  • In a large pot, bring 2 cups water to a boil over medium-high. While whisking, add cornmeal to boiling water. Continue whisking slowly until smooth. Reduce heat to medium, add 1 1/2 cups cold water and cook, stirring continuously to prevent lumps, until thick, about 6 minutes. It should be the consistency of oatmeal. Remove from heat and let cool in pot.
  • Add yeast, sugar and salt to the cooled cornmeal, along with 1 to 2 tablespoons of water to moisten the mixture. Gradually add flour, stirring with a metal whisk or potato masher to get rid of as many lumps as you can. Sprinkle with water as needed to keep dough moist but thick. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise for 3 hours.
  • Once dough has risen, it should be springy and sticky. Heat 1 inch of coconut oil in a cast-iron skillet to about 350 degrees. Test the heat by dropping a small portion of dough into the oil. It should gently sizzle but not splatter. Use two large, oiled spoons to make golf-ball-size portions: Scoop the dough with one spoon and push the dough off into the hot oil with the other. Re-oil the spoons using the oil in the skillet as needed to make new balls of dough. Work in batches, leaving room in the skillet, as the balls will expand in the hot oil.
  • Fry until bottoms are cooked to your desired color (light gold, golden or dark brown), about 3 minutes for golden. Using tongs, flip balls over to cook the other side to the same color, 1 to 3 minutes. Gently lift out of the oil, shaking off excess oil, and transfer to paper towel-lined plates to drain. Eat while hot.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the bread to prevent it from becoming greasy.
  • Fry the bread in small batches to avoid overcrowding the pan and ensure even cooking.
  • Drain the bread on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  • Season the bread with salt and pepper immediately after frying for the best flavor.
  • Serve the bread hot with your favorite toppings.

Conclusion:

Fry bread is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you like it plain or topped with your favorite ingredients, fry bread is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give fry bread a try. You won't be disappointed!

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