Apache Fry Bread

1. 1

   Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl.

2. 2

   Slowly add in the water, a little at a time, using a fork to blend until the mixture forms into dough.

3. 3

   Knead the dough until all the lumps are gone about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Cover with plastic wrap and let the dough rest about 1 hour.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, melt the lard in a Dutch oven over high heat.

6. 6

   When it just begins to smoke, drop a small piece of dough into the oil.

7. 7

   If it quickly rises to the top, the oil is hot enough to begin frying.

8. 8

   Take a piece of dough and roll it into a golf ball-sized ball.

9. 9

   Stretch the dough into a disk-like shape as you would a pizza dough.

10. 10

    When you have a piece ready to go, carefully place the dough into the oil and let it brown on 1 side about 1 1/2 minutes and then turn it over to brown the other side for another 1 1/2 minutes.

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    Remove the fry bread from the oil and let it drain on paper towels until cool.

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    Enjoy fry bread by sprinkling it with chili, honey, or powdered sugar.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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