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. —Sandra Cameron, Flagstaff, Arizona
Fry Bread Sandwiches
Fry Bread Sandwiches
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
20 min
Yield
6 servings
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 chiles
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 6 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, 1 at a time, until golden, turning once; drain on paper towels. Keep warm.
- Cut each circle in half. On 6 halves, layer the lettuce, ham, onion, cheese and tomato; sprinkle with chiles. Top with remaining bread.
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