Tennessee Fry Bread Recipes

SIMPLE FRY BREAD

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Oil should be at least one-inch deep.
• Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Add water a little at a time until dough comes together into a ball and doesn't stick to your hands, about 5 minutes.
• Tear off plum-sized pieces of dough and flatten into 1/2-inch disks.
• Fry pieces of dough in the hot oil until brown on both sides, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels or napkins before serving.

HOMEMADE FRY BREAD

Steps:

• Combine flour, dry milk powder, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Add water gradually, mixing to form a firm ball. Divide dough; shape into 12 balls. Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Roll each ball into a 6-in. circle. With a sharp knife, cut a 1/2-in.-diameter hole in center of each. , In a large cast-iron skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry dough circles, one at a time, until puffed and golden, about 1 minute on each side. Drain on paper towels; if desired, serve warm with butter, honey and fresh lemon juice.

FRY BREAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir in hot water to form a soft dough. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes., Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 6-in. circle. , In an electric skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry bread in hot oil for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown; drain on paper towels. Serve with desired toppings.

FRY BREAD I

Steps:

• Combine flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir in 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water. Knead until soft but not sticky. Shape dough into balls about 3 inches in diameter. Flatten into patties 1/2 inch thick, and make a small hole in the center of each patty.
• Fry one at a time in 1 inch of hot shortening, turning to brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.

TENNESSEE FRY BREAD

Steps:

• Place butter in a 12-in. ovenproof skillet; place in a 450° oven for 2-3 minutes or until melted., In a bowl, combine flour and buttermilk just until moistened. Turn onto a surface dusted with all-purpose flour; knead 4-5 times. Pat dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place in a single layer in prepared pan; carefully turn to coat., Bake at 450° for 12-13 minutes or until golden brown.

TENNESSEE CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Prepare Corn Bread: Heat oven to 350°.
• Put butter in 9x5x2 inch loaf pan.
• Place in oven to let butter melt.
• Meanwhile, sift together in large bowl cornmeal, flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and baking soda.
• Add buttermilk and egg to cornmeal-flour mixture.
• Remove loaf pan from oven and pour hot melted butter into cornmeal mixture.
• Set loaf pan aside to cool.
• Using a wooden spoon, mix corn bread batter only until all dry ingredients are moistened.
• Thoroughly grease the inside of the cooled loaf pan with solid vegetable shortening.
• This corn bread can stick to the pan so be SURE YOU GREASE THE PAN VERY HEAVILY.
• If possible, use a pan with a nonstick finish.
• Pour bread batter into prepared pan and put it on the center rack of the preheated oven.
• Bake for 1 hour or until a cake tester comes out clean.
• Bread should be very light golden brown.
• Remove pan from oven and immediately turn bread out onto a breadboard.
• Let cool about 5 minute.
• and cut into thick slices.
• Serve with plenty of butter or honey butter (makes 1 loaf of bread).