family fry bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 cups warm water, or as needed
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 2 cups oil for frying, or as needed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 10 mins


• whisk 3 cups flour, yeast, sugar, and salt together in a bowl.
• 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.
• punch down dough and turn a lightly floured surface. knead in 1/4 cup flour, if necessary. shape into 10 balls.
• heat oil in a deep-fryer or large cast iron skillet to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• roll each dough ball out on a lightly floured surface into an 8-inch round.
• 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.