Fry Bread...Elephant Ears...Scones
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine yeast and 1/4 c 110 degree water, let set while preparing other ingredients.
- In a saucepan add milk, shortening, sugar and salt, heat on low until shortening melts- DO NOT BOIL.
- Let cool to lukewarm, put ingredients from saucepan in a mixing bowl.
- Slowly add 2 c flour, mix until just combined.
- Add egg, mix well, add yeast, mix well.
- Slowly add 2 more c flour until dough is soft and doesn't stick, add flour as needed.
- Do NOT overmix
- Knead until smooth and has elasticity, about 6-8 minutes.
- Put in a large greased bowl and cover, let rise in a warm spot for about 1 1/2 hrs or until it has doubled in size.
- Put several inches of oil in a large, deep pan or use a fry daddy and heat to about 360 degrees F.
- Flatten and divide into equal pieces, whatever size you prefer, and work the dough into a disk shape about 1/4-1/2 " thick, again whatever you prefer I like mine thick and fluffy!
- Fry one at a time, until golden brown, turn once.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Serve with honey butter, powdered sugar, cinnamon, jam or even for Navajo tacos, serve immediatly!
- You can reheat these but they are best served right from the fryer!
- Enjoy.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
704
kcal
35% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).