Description
Crispy golden “Traditional Indian Frybread” brings Native American culinary heritage to your kitchen, celebrating simple ingredients and cultural richness. Salt, flour, and hot oil combine into a delectable canvas you’ll savor with pride and connection.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Cooking Ingredient:
- Vegetable oil for frying (about 1 inch deep)
Instructions
- Prepare the foundational mixture by blending flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing vessel, gradually incorporating milk until a slightly tacky dough emerges.
- Transfer the dough onto a flour-dusted surface and gently manipulate until achieving a smooth consistency, avoiding excessive handling. Encase in a container and refrigerate for approximately 30 minutes to rest and stabilize.
- Select a deep skillet and fill with oil reaching roughly 1-inch depth. Heat oil to precisely 350°F, creating an optimal frying environment for achieving a crisp exterior.
- Remove chilled dough and partition into four uniform segments. Roll each portion into thin, circular shapes approximately ¼-inch thick, creating a small central perforation to facilitate even thermal distribution during cooking.
- Delicately introduce dough discs into the heated oil, monitoring each side’s transformation. Allow 1-2 minutes of cooking per surface, rotating midway to ensure uniform golden-brown coloration and crisp texture.
- Extract frybread using a slotted utensil, positioning on absorbent paper towels to eliminate excess oil. Transfer immediately to serving plate while maintaining optimal temperature and crispness.
Notes
- Choose high-quality flour for a more tender and flavorful frybread that melts in your mouth.
- Keep the oil temperature consistent at 350°F to prevent soggy or burnt bread, using a kitchen thermometer for accuracy.
- Experiment with alternative flours like whole wheat or gluten-free blends to accommodate different dietary needs while maintaining the classic crispy texture.
- Create a healthier version by using a shallow pan with less oil and draining excess oil thoroughly on paper towels to reduce overall fat content.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 223
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 270 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg