Indian Fry Bread

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Indian Fry Bread

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 cup warm water (~110 deg F)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 t salt
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 7 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
  • vegetable oil
  • powdered sugar (optional)

Instructions

Makes 4 dozen. In large bowl, stir together yeast and water until yeast is dissolved. Add sugar, salt, eggs and evaporated milk and mix well. Stir in 4 c flour, 1c at a time. Add shortening and beat until well blended. Add remaining 3 c flour, 0.5 c at a time. Dough will be stiff, so last amounts of flour will have to be worked in by hand. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refridgerate overnight or up to 5 days. When ready to fry, roll dough to 1/8 in thickness and cut into 3" by 4" rectangles. Heat oil to deep fryer to 360 deg F and fry 3-4 pieces at a time, turning once or twice during cooking. Drain on paper towels. Keep warm in 250 deg F oven until ready to serve. Sprinkle with powdered sugar or serve with honey if desired.

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