Blackfoot Fried Yeast Bread
1 cup lukewarm water
1 1/4 oz package active dry yeast
2 T softened butter
1 T sugar
1 tsp salt
2-3 1/2 cups unbleached flour
oil or shortening for frying
Place water in mixing bowl, sprinkle yeast over water, allow to sit for 5 minutes. Add butter, sugar, and 2 1/2 cups flour. Knead, adding enough flour to form a stiff dough. Allow to rise for one hour. Break apart dough about the size of a baseball. Use a rolling pin to roll it out as you would pie crust. Flour as you roll, turning it over once or twice.
Place oil in a deep saucepan and heat to 350 degrees F. Form dough into disks four inches in diameter and about 1/4 inch thick. Cut a few slices in dough to allow even cooking. Deep fry for about one minute per side until golden brown. The dough will bubble. Drain on paper towel. Makes about 8-10 pieces.
Fried Bread Topping
Canned pinto beans (mashed)
Hamburger (1-2 lbs)
Taco seasoning
Cheddar cheese (1 cup shredded)
Taco sauce
Shredded lettuce (2 cups)
Optional
Onions (chopped)
Sour Cream
Although the bread makes it a bit time consuming, it's worth it. Of course, adjust flavor to suit your individual taste. If you only want the bread, try it with just salt and butter, powdered sugar, honey..or, make something up of your very own. Enjoy!
