"Terry Pulliam Burd" > wrote in message
...
> On Fri, 04 Feb 2005 23:46:29 GMT, "Dimitri" >
> wrote:
>
> >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
> AAC(F)BV66.0748.CA

Duh!
As good as any.

4 c. flour
1 tbsp. baking powder
1/3 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 c. water
Mix dry ingredients. Add water. Mix gently but thoroughly. Should be very
sticky dough. Pinch off small handful. Flatten in flour. Cook in hot oil
(375 degrees). Brown, turn over and brown other side. Drain on paper towel.

Dimitri