Indian Sqaw Bread Recipes

SQUAW BREAD

Steps:

• In blender, put 2 cups water, oil, honey, brown sugar and raisins.
• Liquefy that puppy.
• Proof yeast with 1/4 cup water and 1 tablespoon honey.
• Combine 1 cup flour, 2 cups whole wheat, 1 cup rye, milk and salt.
• Add liquid mixture and yeast mixture.
• Beat for 2 minutes.
• Gradually add rest of flour till it pulls away from sides of bowl.
• Turn out onto floured board and knead until smooth and elastic.
• Add flour as needed.
• Grease large bowl and put dough inches.
• Let rise until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours.
• Punch down dough; divide in 4 pieces.
• Cover and let rest 10 minutes.
• Sprinkle 2 baking sheets with cornmeal.
• Shape the 4 pieces into loafs; cover and let rise until doubled, 60 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 375°.
• Bake for 35 minutes or crust is browned.
• Brush with butter.

NATIVE AMERICAN BREAD

Steps:

• Begin by making an open fire oven with coals.
• In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water and let stand for 5 minutes. In a separate large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and lard. Knead thoroughly, and then add the yeast mixture and continue to knead until it has reached a dough consistency.
• Cover dough with a clean kitchen towel and set in a warm dark place to let rise for 45 minutes.
• Divide dough in half and knead again to remove any air pockets. Place each half in a separate aluminum pan and press the dough down.
• Push the coals and ashes of the fire to one side, but do not put fire out. Place the aluminum pans on the clean ground of the open fire oven, and bake for 45 minutes.
• Slice and serve with butter.

FRY BREAD I

Steps:

• Combine flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir in 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water. Knead until soft but not sticky. Shape dough into balls about 3 inches in diameter. Flatten into patties 1/2 inch thick, and make a small hole in the center of each patty.
• Fry one at a time in 1 inch of hot shortening, turning to brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.

INDIAN SWEET BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, stir together flour, salt and water until a soft dough is formed. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly. Divide dough into golf ball size pieces and cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap.
• Select a ball of dough and roll out until very thin but not torn. Sprinkle lightly and evenly with sugar. Fold up dough into a small square and roll out again until thin.
• Heat a lightly oiled griddle over medium heat. Place the rolled dough onto the pan and cook for 1/2 to 1 minute on each side until golden. Serve immediately. Repeat until all dough balls have been rolled and cooked.

INDIAN SQAW BREAD

Steps:

• Mix melted butter and honey to your taste in a small bowl.
• Cut each biscuit into quarters and deep fry to a golden tan.
• Roll fried biscuit in honey and butter mixture and put on a plate to drain. The drippings on the plate are great for dipping when you just can't get enough.
• These are better when hot but still YUMMMM after they cool.