indian fry bread by: linda ly & emily nguyen
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indian fry bread by: linda ly & emily nguyen. description. Native American food found throughout the United States A flat dough shaped like a Frisbee and is fried or deep-fried in oil, shortening, or lard Usually lumpy, puffed up with a crispy crust, and has air bubbles - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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indian fry bread
by: linda ly & emily nguyen
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description• Native American food found throughout the United States• A flat dough shaped like a Frisbee and is fried or deep-
fried in oil, shortening, or lard • Usually lumpy, puffed up with a crispy crust, and has air
bubbles• Can be made into a desert or a main dish• Can be served at
home or at gatherings like powwows and state fairs
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history• Originated in Fort Summer, New Mexico• Removal of Indians from native lands
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importance• Connotations • Staple Food Item • Synonymous with Indian culture since food is a big part of Indian culture• A tradition to the Native Americans • Considered a spiritual food • Many Indians cannot imagine going without
fry bread
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ties from material culture to identity
• Pierre Bourdieu• Theory of Class Distinction• “[Taste] functions as a sort of social
orientation, a ‘sense of one’s place’, guiding the occupants of a given…social space towards the social positions adjusted to their properties, and towards the practices or goods which befit the occupants of that position.”
• Transforming foods and social identities
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revitalization • Sacred folktales• Purification of the Earth • Restoration of Indian grounds• Reminder of misfortunes• Commemoration
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traditional recipe– 4 cups flour– 2 tablespoon baking powder– 1 teaspoon salt– ½ cup shortening– 1 cup warm water
• Combine dry ingredients in a bowl.• Gradually add in shortening and water but only add in enough
water to make dough stick together.• Knead dough until smooth and make into fist-sized balls.• Cover them with a towel for 10 minutes.• Pat them out into circles about the size of a pancake.• Fry in hot oil until brown and bubbles appear on the dough and on
both sides.• Drain on paper towels and serve hot!
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changes in recipe over time
• Origin of fry bread was flatbread quick-fried in lard
• Mono-unsaturated oil (canola or peanut oil) was used for grease instead of lard
• Barley flour became another choice of flour• Ingredients vary today • Main ingredients are white flour, salt,
baking powder and lard/shortening
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options to eat • Indian tacos consists of ground beef, chili,
shredded American cheese, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced onions, and pinto beans on top of a fry bread
• Fry bread with red chili and beans • Can be eaten like bread with soup, stew, or posole• Extra sweet version of fry bread with powdered
sugar, cinnamon, fruit jam, butter, or honey on top
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fun facts • Is the official state
bread of South Dakota • Tastes like funnel cake• Also known as
bannock • Is a leading factor in
Native American obesity and diabetes
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our experience
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bibliography • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frybread• http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/ah_recipes_ethnic/
article/0,1801,HGTV_3178_2032993,00.html• http://www.kstrom.net/isk/food/r_frybre.html• http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9022063/• http://whatscookingamerica.net/History/
NavajoFryBread.htm• http://www.manataka.org/page180.html • http://www.williams.edu/go/native/frybread.htm