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In 1999 the Gold
Medal catalog was seen to recommend "Elephant Ears," crispy
fried yeast dough topped with sugar or honey. This is nothing
more than the "fry bread" that has been an American indian
favorite since … well, since. Hot and delicious, you can
find fry bread at every celebration and on every table on the
rez. You might want to see the wonderful film "Smoke Signals"
for just the right appreciation. There are as many recipes for
it as there are indians … here is one. You can eat fry bread
plain, sweet, or savory, making it a really versatile menu item!
FRY BREAD
(makes 12 pieces)
4 cups flour
1 to 1½ tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup dry powdered milk
Mix all ingredients together. Add enough lukewarm water (about 2
cups) to make soft dough. Let rest 20 minutes. Pat or roll out
1/4 inch thick, fry in hot oil in skillet (400°). Brown on one
side and turn. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot with honey.
Makes 12 pieces. Alternatively, cut in ¼ cup shortening to the
dry ingredients above, mix until crumbly, add liquid, roll out
thin and fry on 400° griddle or iron skillet. Brown one side and
turn.
For "Navajo Taco", top with taco fillings: let guests add
chopped tomatoes, seasoned meat, onions, lettuce, refried beans,
sour cream and shredded Cheddar cheese from separate dishes. Fry
bread can also be served hot with powdered sugar or honey for a
breakfast "donut".
Reprinted here with
permission of Wayne Keyser From the CDRom
"On
the Midway"
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