Indian Fry Bread

Description

Pioneer and Indian Recipes by Whitman Mission National Historical Site, National Parks Service, US Department of the Interior, public domain government resource—original source of recipe

Ingredients

• 3 cups self-rising flour
• ⅔ cup powdered sugar
• ⅓ cup milk
• 1 cup cold water
• corn oil (for frying)

Directions

1. In a bowl, mix sugar and milk.
2. Add flour.
3. Gradually stir in the water until the flour is moistened and the dough forms.
4. Turn the dough out on a lightly floured surface; knead until dough is well mixed.
5. Roll to a 10 inch square and about ½ inch thickness.
6. Cut into 12 rectangles.
7. In a deep saucepan, heat some oil at 375 °F.
8. And fry the dough 2–3 minutes or until medium brown.
9. Turn often as you are frying.
10. Drain on a paper towel and sprinkle with powdered sugar.