Fry Bread

Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons powdered milk
• 2 teaspoons salt, plus more for seasoning after frying
• 5 tablespoons cold vegetable shortening
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 cups canola oil, for frying

Recipe

• 1 combine flour, baking powder, milk powder, and salt in a large bowl. cut the shortening in until the mixture is crumbly. add the water and mix until the dough comes together. place on a lightly floured surface and knead lightly until smooth. cover with a dishcloth and let sit at room temperature for 1 hour.
• 2 heat the oil in a large high-sided saute pan until it reaches 350 degrees f.
• 3 divide the dough into 8 pieces and roll each piece out into a 4-inch circle. fry the bread in the hot oil until golden brown on both sides. remove to a sheet pan lined with paper towels and season with salt.