Best 4 Seneca Ghost Bread Native American Cracker Bread Recipes

NATIVE AMERICAN BREAD

Steps:

• Begin by making an open fire oven with coals.
• In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water and let stand for 5 minutes. In a separate large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and lard. Knead thoroughly, and then add the yeast mixture and continue to knead until it has reached a dough consistency.
• Cover dough with a clean kitchen towel and set in a warm dark place to let rise for 45 minutes.
• Divide dough in half and knead again to remove any air pockets. Place each half in a separate aluminum pan and press the dough down.
• Push the coals and ashes of the fire to one side, but do not put fire out. Place the aluminum pans on the clean ground of the open fire oven, and bake for 45 minutes.
• Slice and serve with butter.

CRACKER BREAD

Steps:

• 1. In a medium mixing bowl combine flour , sugar and salt ; add oil and water.
• 2. Stir until dough forms ball ; add more water if necessary ; Let the dough rest for 15 minutes.
• 3. Divide the dough into 6 equal proportions ; Shape into balls ; Roll each ball on a lightly floured board or sheet of wax paper to form a 6" circle.
• 4. Prick throughly with a fork ; Sprinkle with seasoned salt ; Repeat with the remaining dough.
• 5. Lightly grease 3 cookie sheets and place two rounds per cookie sheet.
• 6. Bake @ 450° for 7-9 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.

SENECA GHOST BREAD

Steps:

• In a bowl combine all except the shortening or lard.
• Mix until batter is smooth.
• In a skillet heat shortening or lard on medium heat till melted.
• Using a wooden spoon scoop a large spoon full from the bread batter and place it in the shortening.
• Let cook about 30 seconds or until bottom is firm enough to slip spatula under and flip over.
• Carefully turn the dough over and press with spatula to flatten.
• You may have to press it down several times.
• When it gets light brown around the edges turn it over and cook till edges are browned.
• Serve warm or place in baggies after cooling and eat as desired.

NATIVE AMERICAN FRY BREAD

Steps:

• Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Make a well in the center of the mixture.
• Dissolve yeast in the warm water in a small bowl. Pour into the middle of the flour mixture. Mix together lightly and rapidly until dough is moist and soft. Allow dough to rise slightly, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Pinch off a 2-inch piece of dough with well-floured fingers. Stretch it into a round 5 to 6 inches in diameter, working in more flour if needed.
• Deep-fry dough until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining dough.