Family Fry Bread

Name: Family Fry Bread
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 70 min
Yield: 10 2.6-ounce breads
Ingredients: 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

Rating: 4.79 stars

34 Ratings
28 Reviews
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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.

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Recipe Summary

prep:

25 mins

cook:

45 mins

additional:

1 hr

total:

2 hrs 10 mins

Servings:

Yield:

10 2.6-ounce breads

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 10 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

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

Directions

Step 1

Whisk 3 cups flour, yeast, sugar, and salt together in a bowl.

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Step 2

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.
Step 3

Punch down dough and turn onto a lightly floured surface. Knead in 1/4 cup flour, if necessary. Shape into 10 balls.
Step 4

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large cast iron skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 5

Roll each dough ball out on a lightly floured surface into an 8-inch round.
Step 6

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.

Editor's Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Cook's Note:

If the dough is too dry add more warm water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until dough comes together.

I like to weigh my dough out and divide it to make equal proportioned fry bread. Original instructions say to shape fry bread by simply tossing it back and forth between lightly floured hands. The serving size is approximate; you may have more or less depending on size of fry bread you make. I use a cast-iron skillet, as it distributes heat more evenly.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

212 calories; protein 4.5g 9% DV; carbohydrates 31.9g 10% DV; fat 7.1g 11% DV; cholesterol 6.1mg 2% DV; sodium 367.4mg 15% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (28)

Most helpful positive review

kscook

02/09/2014

Used this recipe for making Navajo tacos. We were just 4 people for lunch, so I halved the recipe. (Used half tablespoon SAF instant yeast.) I thought these were more tender than the fry bread made with baking powder. We enjoyed the meal! Read More

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(10)

Most helpful critical review

tammy82261

02/26/2017

I feel bad giving this three stars because it seems as no one had the problem I did but this was so sticky I probably added at least a cup of extra flour! When I tipped it onto the floured surface It was impossible to work with. I will need to adjust the water next time around! Read More

34 Ratings

5 star values: 28
4 star values: 5
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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kscook

02/09/2014

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(10)

bulkman

03/27/2014

Best ever, made fry bread for the first time and it was perfect. I took some to a friend who lives for fry bread and she wants this receipe. Read More

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FallHat

09/26/2014

I love this recipe. They puffed up a little more then I wanted so I didn't roll them too thin to prevent. I have be using my own recipe for fry bread for about 20 years, but will be changing to this one. Thanks for sharing it. Read More

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(5)

Nicki2278

03/15/2014

This was a very delicious recipe. I made a slight alteration I kneaded the dough with flour until it was light and no longer sticky. It also made 12 servings rather than 10 but maybe I like a smaller fry bread. Read More

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Emily Timson

03/28/2016

This is a such a great recipe for pizza dough too. Just bake it instead of frying.:-) Read More

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Danielle Smiley Edwards

07/03/2016

It's not as good as my mother-in-law makes it but it's pretty good! Read More

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PAHerring

06/21/2015

This bread was wonderful. The recipe is definitely a keeper. Read More

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Jimmy Quinn

01/26/2016

This is the best fry bread recipe i have ever used Read More

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Jasmine

10/21/2015

Great recipe for sweet fry bread. My dad being 100% Navajo does his differently. I made this recipe to eat with chili and it was way too sweet to eat with it. Instead we put butter honey and powdered sugar. It was absolutely delish! I didn't give it 5 stars because I personally think fry bread should be more salty instead of sweet. Although this recipe is a keeper for sweet fry bread! Read More

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(1)

tammy82261

02/26/2017

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Nutritional Information

Family Fry Bread

Servings Per Recipe: 10
Calories: 211.6

% Daily Value *

protein: 9 %

carbohydrates: 10 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 5 %

sugars:

fat: 11 %

saturated fat: 10 %

cholesterol: 2 %

vitamin a iu: 1 %

niacin equivalents: 28 %

vitamin b6: 2 %

vitamin c:

folate: 23 %

calcium: 1 %

iron: 11 %

magnesium: 4 %

potassium: 2 %

sodium: 15 %

thiamin: 34 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.