Indian Fry Bread

Indian Fry Bread

3 cups all purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

1 cup warm water

2 quarts vegetable oil for frying

Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together, pour in the water and mix, then knead until the dough is soft not sticky, adding more flour or water if necessary.

Place in a bowl, cover, and let sit for 15 minutes. Divide the dough into twelve equal sized balls. Roll each ball out until it is approximately 5 inched in diameter an ¼ inch thick and poke a hole in the middle.

Heat the oil in a deep heavy pan or cast iron skillet to 375 degrees. Drop the breads, one at a time, into the hot oil and fry, turning , until golden.

Serve with butter, jam, or honey. Or use to make Indian tacos.

(Sopaipillas are the Mexican version of fry bread. The addition of a small amount of sugar to the batter creates a slightly sweet bread that, when served warm with honey, is the perfect accompaniment to a meal redolent of chile.)

Makes 12 pieces Yumm!!!