Fry Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. warm (110~ to 115~) water
1 1/2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
3 to 3 1/2 c. unsifted all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 pkg. active dry yeast
1/2 tsp. salt
vegetable oil (for deep frying)

Preparation

In 2 cup glass measuring cup, combine water, oil, sugar and yeast.
Set aside 5 minutes for yeast to dissolve.
In medium-size bowl, combine 3 cups flour and the salt.
Add yeast mixture to flour mixture and stir until soft dough forms, adding more flour, if necessary, to make dough manageable.
On lightly floured surface, knead dough 6 to 8 times.
Invert bowl over ball of dough and let rest 45 minutes.
In large skillet, heat 1-inch of oil to 375\u00b0 on deep fat thermometer.
On floured surface with rolling pin, roll out dough to a 14-inch square.
Cut into 16 (3 1/2-inch) squares.
Fry dough squares until golden, about 3 minutes each side.
Drain well on paper towels.
Makes 16 fry breads.