Fry Bread Sandwiches Recipe

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It was traditional for Native American girls in our village to learn to cook at an early age. I made fry bread many times for my father and seven brothers, and after I perfected the recipe, Father said it was the best he'd ever eaten.

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Fry Bread Sandwiches Recipe

Prep: 15 min. + resting Cook: 20 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups milk
Oil for deep-fat frying
12 lettuce leaves
12 slices deli ham
1 small onion, sliced and separated into rings
6 slices cheddar cheese
18 thin slices tomato
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Add milk and stir to form a soft dough. Cover and let rest for 1 hour.
Divide dough into six portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into an 8-in. circle.
In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry bread circles, one at a time, until golden, turning once; drain on paper towels. Keep warm.
Cut each circle in half. On six halves, layer the lettuce, ham, onion, cheese and tomato; sprinkle with chilies. Top with remaining bread. Yield: 6 servings.

Originally published as Fry Bread Sandwiches in Country Extra May 1999, p51