Barona Valley Ranch Fry Bread

Total Time: 31 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 min

Ingredients

• 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup hot water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 4 tablespoons shortening

Recipe

• 1 mix the salt and baking powder in the flour.
• 2 cut the shortening into the flour mixture until well blended.
• 3 place all into the spiral mixer and add the water slowly to form the dough.
• 4 mix gently for several minutes and check for dough feel.
• 5 remove from the mixer and place on the bench.
• 6 divide dough into 4 small rounds and knead until firm.
• 7 place under wet towels and let rest.
• 8 for the fry bread, break off 2 ounce pieces and roll round and flat.
• 9 cook in hot oil at 500 degrees for several seconds on each side.
• 10 the finished product should be soft and light in texture absorbing little to no oil.
• 11 practice makes perfect!