Recipes Bread Quick Bread Recipes Fry Bread 4.5 (201) 152 Reviews 39 Photos Fry bread is a traditional North American treat served with jam or honey. They're also delicious with chili or a hearty stew. Once you get the hang of making them, you'll find lots of ways to serve them! Submitted by Rita Updated on February 16, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 39 39 39 39 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 12 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings 4 cups shortening for frying 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 ½ cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) Directions Heat shortening in a heavy saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Stir in warm water and knead until soft but not sticky. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Shape dough into twelve 3-inch diameter ball. Flatten into 1/2-inch-thick patties, and make a small hole in the center of each patty. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Fry in 1-inch deep hot shortening one at a time until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Editor's Note We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used. I Made It Print 362 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 217 Calories 8g Fat 32g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Calories 217 % Daily Value * Total Fat 8g 10% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Sodium 220mg 10% Total Carbohydrate 32g 12% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 0g Protein 4g 9% Calcium 74mg 6% Iron 2mg 12% Potassium 45mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.