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Terry Pulliam Burd
 
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On Fri, 04 Feb 2005 23:46:29 GMT, "Dimitri" >
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>INDIAN FRY BREAD
>
>The Indians of the Southwest make baking powder breads that they fry in hot
>fat, usually lard. The hole in the center, now traditional, was originally
>made by impaling the bread on a stick to lift it out of the hot fat. Begin 5
>minutes ahead. 16 servings. 1 tbsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 1 c. water
>Salad oil
>1. In medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder and salt. Add water;
>stir until well mixed, adding a little more water, if needed.
>2. Divide dough into 16 equal parts, roll into a ball. On floured surfaces,
>roll each as thin as possible. Make hole in center of ball with finger.
>3. In 4 quart saucepan, heat 2 inches oil. Fry 1 piece at a time, about 30
>seconds on each side until golden, turning once with a slotted spoon. Drain
>on paper towels; serve. Yield: 16.
>

Uh, Dimitri, old pal...how much flour?

Terry "Squeaks" Pulliam Burd
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