Indian Fry Bread

• 1 pkg. dry yeast
• 3 c. warm water
• 1 Tbsp. sugar
• 1 Tbsp. salt
• 6 c. flour
• 2 Tbsp. oil
• 1/2 c. cornmeal

1. Dissolve yeast in warm water.
2. Add sugar and salt.
3. Allow to stand 5 minutes covered with towel.
4. Add flour and oil; stir flour into liquid mixture.
5. Turn out on floured board and knead until dough's texture is smooth.
6. Put dough into greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in bulk. When doubled, punch down and knead a few moments in 1/2 c. cornmeal. Separate into two balls.
7. Work with one ball at a time.
8. Cover resting ball with towel.
9. Roll dough into 12 inch diameter circle, 1/2 inch thick.
10. Cut into 2 inch squares.
11. Let pieces of dough rest while oil heats in iron skillet to boiling point.
12. Fry 5 to 6 pieces at a time until golden brown, just a few moments.
13. If there are leftovers, warm for breakfast and shake in confectioner's sugar.

yeast, warm water, sugar, salt, flour, oil, cornmeal

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=27383 (may not work)