American indian fry bread

1 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 cups Flour
⅓ cup Powdered milk
2 teaspoons Baking powder
1 teaspoon Salt
3 tablespoons Lard, divided
¾ cup Warm water
Oil

Directions

Mix dry ingredients. Cut in 2 T. lard until crumbly. Add water & mix until a soft dough forms. Knead until dough is smooth & springy in texture. Make into 12 balls. Melt 1 Tbls. lard & brush on each ball of dough. Set aside for 30-45 minutes. On a lightly floured surface, roll each ball to a 4" circle, then stretch to 7-8" in diameter. Poke hole in center. Fry in oil at 365 degrees until lightly browned, turning once. Serve with butter, honey or jam, or use as the bottom layer of an Indian taco.

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