Fry Bread

4 C. All Purpose Flour

4 T. Baking Powder

1 t. Salt

2 T. Sugar (optional)

2-3 C. Warm Water

Instructions:

1. In big mixing bowl, sift all dry ingredients together.
2. Add warm water until sticky – approximately 2-3 cups of water.
3. Add additional flour until able to handle without sticking to hands.
4. In heated cast iron pan, fill half full with vegetable shortening or olive oil.
5. Heat oil until slightly smoking.
6. Roll out dough into balls the size of fist.
7. Flatten balls till fourth of an inch thick.
8. Put hole in middle of dough.
9. Place in oil and cook until golden brown then flip and repeat.

Makes approximately 20-30 fry bread.

For Navajo tacos – place taco beans/meat mix on top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and other favorite toppings.

Additional toppings for fry bread – honey, honey butter, powder sugar, jam, or cinnamon sugar.