to make 'awesome' * FryBread...

 

dig out your favorite mixing bowl (avoid plastic)

 

4c flour 

3 tsp baking powder

2c warm milk

pinch salt

splash corn, canola, or light olive oil 

vegetable oil for frying (Please avoid lard!)

 

 

blend dry ingredients, then add oil and milk. Mix quickly with a wooden spoon and/or your hands - avoid over mixing.

cover bowl with a clean white cotton cloth and set in a warm area for at least 15 minutes.

remove cloth and dust the dough with a little more flour.

pull out pieces of dough and form into flat discs (with or without a hole in the center) with your hands.(if it's quite sticky, sprinkle a little more flour in) 

gently place into (cast iron) frying pan 1/2 full of HOT frying oil - a corn-canola blend works well.

use tongs to turn bread - to cook both sides golden brown.

 

*secret ingredient - add a little pure maple sugar or syrup to the milk just before you pour it into the dry ingredients.

and remember your relatives while you make the dough.

It's also beneficial to have an elder, and a young person or two in the kitchen helping out. Really .

We use a flour blend at home - have fun experimenting! - try concocting healthier FryBread - it's good for the soul AND those beautiful bods.
A favorite topping at our house is a thick pumpkin butter (like pie filling) and a handful of manoomin/wild rice. Ho-Wah!!!