New Mexican Fry Bread

* Exported from MasterCook *

New Mexican Fry Bread

Recipe By : Presto
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : To Post

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup Oat Blend flour or all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons shortening
5 tablespoons warm water

Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl; cut in shortening.
Stir in warm water. Place dough on a lightly floured surface. Knead and fold
until smooth and satiny. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes. Form into 1
inch balls; keep covered. Roll each ball into a thin 3-inch circle. Cover
circles with waxed paper, separating circles. Pinch and pull circle edges
(lightly) as you drop into preheated oil in deep fryer. Fry 1 or 2 at a time.
Fry 1 minute; turn and fry 1 minute or until golden brown. Serve with honey
or Orange Honey Butter. Makes about 1 dozen.

Converted by MC_Buster.



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NOTES : Called sopaipillas in Spanish, these treats originated in Old Town
Albuquerque over three centuries ago. This out-of-the-ordinary modern version
is made oatfully healthy for extra nutrition. Delicious drenched with Orange
Honey Butter.