Description
A simple and delicious recipe for Indian fry bread, offering a light and airy interior with a crisp, golden exterior. Perfect for breakfasts or as a base for savory toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (about 240 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm water
- Oil for frying (vegetable oil, canola, or sunflower oil)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Gradually add the warm water while stirring with a fork or spatula until a soft dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for about 2–3 minutes until smooth; avoid overworking.
- Cover the dough with a clean towel and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a heavy frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- Divide the dough into 6 equal portions. Flatten each into a disk roughly 1/2 inch thick.
- Fry each disk in the hot oil until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
- Drain fry breads on paper towels and serve warm with desired toppings.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the pan while frying to maintain oil temperature. For a rich dough, substitute 2 tablespoons melted butter for water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg