Cherokee Fry Bread Recipe
Passed down Generation after Generation to all young Indian Girls to attract a Husband. In the "Old Days" the better the Fry Bread, the better the Husband.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons shortening or cooking oil
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 teaspoons salt
Directions
- In large bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt
- Gradually add shortening and water (add only enough water to make dough stick together).
- Knead dough until smooth, do not roll out.
- Make into fist size balls and place balls into large bowl.
- Cover bowl with towel for 10 minutes.
- Pat out into circles, or cut into strips about 1/2 inch thick.
- Deep fry until golden brown on bottom side, turn and brown on other side.
- You can cut bread in half and serve with your favorite jelly or garnish. Keep in airtight container to keep fresh and soft.
- CAUTION: Watch Temperature so bread does not cook on outside but not inside.
- Watch carefully so bread will not burn .
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 66g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 171 | |
| Calories from Fat 22 | 13% |
| Total Fat 2.54g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat 0.56g | 2% |
| Trans Fat 0.71g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1018mg | 42% |
| Potassium 45mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 31.8g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.1g | 4% |
| Sugars 0.11g | 0% |
| Protein 4.3g | 7% |
