Fry bread is a delicious, fluffy, golden-brown treat that can be enjoyed with a variety of toppings or even on its own. Follow these simple steps to make fry bread at home.

1. Gather your ingredients:

– 2 cups all-purpose flour

– 2 teaspoons baking powder

– 1/2 teaspoon salt

– 3/4 cup warm water

– Vegetable oil (for frying)

2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. Slowly add the warm water to the dry mixture, stirring constantly until a soft, cohesive dough forms.

4. Use your hands to knead the dough for about five minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.

5. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and allow it to rest for 20 minutes.

6. While the dough is resting, pour vegetable oil into a deep frying pan or skillet until it reaches about an inch in depth. Start heating the oil over medium heat.

7. Pull golf ball-sized pieces of dough from your rested dough and work each into a ball using lightly floured hands.

8. Use a rolling pin or your hands to shape each ball into a circle, around 1/4-inch thick and approximately 5 inches in diameter.

9. Test the oil temperature by dropping a small piece of dough into the hot oil; it should begin to bubble and float immediately without smoking excessively.

10. Carefully place pieces of flattened dough into the hot oil using a spatula or tongs, frying one or two at a time without overcrowding the pan.

11. Fry each piece for approximately two minutes on one side, or until golden brown and puffed up before flipping and repeating on the other side.

12. Remove fried bread from oil using tongs or a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain any excess oil.

Serve your fry bread warm with your favorite toppings – powdered sugar, honey, cinnamon, or even taco fillings for a savory twist. Enjoy the delicious taste and fluffy texture that only homemade fry bread can provide!