Description
This Sourdough Fry Bread recipe produces crispy, chewy, and perfectly tangy fried bread made with sourdough discard. It’s a quick and delicious way to use up starter discard, resulting in golden, bubbly rounds fried to perfection and ideal as a snack or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Fry Bread Dough
- 1 cup sourdough discard (or fed starter)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt or milk
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
For Frying
- Neutral oil for frying (such as avocado or canola oil), enough to fill 1/2 inch in the skillet
Instructions
- Make the Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine sourdough discard, flour, yogurt, baking powder, and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms, ensuring all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Rest the Dough: Cover the dough and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to allow the gluten to relax and the dough to hydrate.
- Shape the Rounds: Divide the rested dough into 4 to 6 equal portions. Roll each portion into a round about 1/4-inch thick, shaping evenly for consistent frying.
- Heat the Oil: Pour neutral oil into a heavy skillet to about 1/2 inch depth and heat over medium heat until shimmering and hot enough for frying, approximately 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the Bread: Fry one or two rounds at a time in the hot oil, cooking each side for 2 to 3 minutes until the bread becomes bubbly and golden brown on both sides.
- Drain and Serve: Remove the fried breads using a slotted spoon or tongs and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Sprinkle with salt while still warm and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute plain yogurt with milk if desired.
- Make sure the oil temperature is maintained at medium to avoid greasy bread.
- The dough rest improves texture but avoid letting it rest too long to prevent over-fermentation.
- Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.
- Store leftover fry bread wrapped at room temperature and reheat in a skillet for crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: sourdough fry bread, fried bread, sourdough discard recipe, crispy fry bread, easy fry bread, tangy fried bread
