Fry Bread

🥘 Ingredients

• all-purpose flour 4 cups
• salt 1 tsp
• baking powder 1 ½ Tbsp
• hot water (120°F to 130°F) 1 ½ cups
• vegetable oil 2 Tbsp
• vegetable oil (for frying)

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl , stir together the all-purpose flour , salt , and baking powder .
2. 2

   Gradually add the hot water (120°F to 130°F) to the dry ingredients. Mix with a spoon or your hands until the dough is combined.
3. 3

   Drizzle the vegetable oil over the dough to prevent it from drying out. Cover the bowl with a clean towel or plastic wrap and let it rest for 2 hours .
4. 4

   Pour enough vegetable oil (for frying) into a pot to reach a depth of about 2 inches. Heat the oil to 350°F.
5. 5

   Pull off a golf-ball-sized piece of dough. Pat or roll it out into a flat circle (about 0.25 to 0.5 inch thick).
6. 6

   Carefully place the dough into the hot oil. Fry for 1 to 2 minutes per side until golden brown and puffed. Work with one piece at a time to maintain the oil temperature.
7. 7

   Remove the bread and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.