Osage (American Indian) Bread Recipe

Servings: 6

Submitted by Lake Lady

DESCRIPTION

Note: Indians dip the bread in “sop,” a mixture of corn syrup and bacon drippings.

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INGREDIENTS

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon solid shortening, melted
  • 2 cups lukewarm milk
  • fat or oil for deep-frying

DIRECTIONS

Sift flour, salt and baking powder into bowl. Stir in shortening and milk. Knead lightly to gather dough into ball. Roll out dough on lightly floured board. Cut into 2 in. squares.

Heat fat or oil in deep fryer to 370 degrees F. Fry 2 or 3 at a time until golden on both sides. Drain on paper towels.

Dip in a mixture of corn syrup & bacon drippings.


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