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No Oven Challenge - Fry Bread

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BethJ

No Oven Challenge - Fry Bread

Was happy to see this challenge on TFL, as it prompted me to revisit a fry-bread recipe someone gave me years ago.  

Was pleased with the results, and will be making it when circumstances call for a fast bread (and soup, anyone?).

Roughly as follows for four 8" breads:

2 C. AP flour

1 t. table salt

1/2 t. granulated sugar

3/4 c. water, heated to 70 degrees

2 1/2 t. active dry yeast

1 t. olive oil

1/4 c. unfed sourdough starter *my addition to the original formula

Whisk together the flour, salt and sugar.  Activate the yeast in the warm water and, when foamy, whisk in the olive oil and the sourdough starter.

Combine all ingredients and stir to mix well - about 1 minute.

Turn out onto an oiled board, and knead for another minute.  Transfer to an oiled bowl and cover.

Let rise until double - about 1 hour.  I did S&F twice, at 20 and at 40 minutes in.

Transfer to a flour-dusted surface, divide into 4 pieces.  Form each piece into a ball, and cover and rest another 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, pre-heat a cast iron pan over medium heat.  Heat 2 T. olive oil to shimmering.

Roll out one of the balls to about 8" in diameter.  Fry about 2 minutes on each side, adjusting heat as necessary to bake and brown (but not burn) the bread.

Add more olive oil to the pan, as needed, for each of the remaining breads.

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hreik

I wish I could have some right now.... with butter and cheese and then butter and jam / honey

nice job

hester

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leslieruf

well done and enjoy!

Leslie

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dabrownman

bread we have here in the Southwest.  Another great variation for this challenge.  Well done and happy baking.

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PalwithnoovenP

First time to see this kind of fry bread. It looks delicious to mop up anything! Thanks for joining!