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FRIED IN WHICH FAT?
Comment from Rob ( ) in our Guestbook: I was following the Fry bread controversy in health news...I also noted that none of the recipes from the Fry Bread Recipes here mentioned what kind of fat to fry in. It's really probably the most crucial issue in diets that include even a small amount of fats...Fry Bread Fried in Natural Lard, Peanut Oil or Natural Palm Oils should be fine and better tasting...The primary problem with fried foods is the TYPE of fats used in the recipes. I checked some of the fry bread recipes and most were fairly indiscriminate in the kind of fat used. They often included Margarine, Shortening and Canola oil all of which usually have considerable Trans Fat content. ~~Thank you Rob, for calling our attention to this ~Stone Woman
FRY BREAD FOR WHEAT SENSITIVE PEOPLE
1-1/2 cups Oat or bean flour
1-1/2 cups Rice flour
1 tablespoon Sugar
3 teaspoons Xanthan gum
2 tablespoons Baking powder
2 teaspoons Shortening
1-1/2 cups Cold water
Vegetable oil (for frying)
Mix dry ingredients together; add in shortening. Add enough water to make thick dough and knead well. Heat oil in deep fryer to 350º. Break off portions and fry until golden brown.