Recipe: Fry Bread Sandwiches

FRY BREAD SANDWICHES

FOR THE FRY BREAD:
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups milk
Oil for deep-fat frying
FOR THE SANDWICHES:
12 lettuce leaves
12 slices fully cooked turkey or ham
1 small onion, sliced and separated into rings
6 slices cheddar cheese
18 thin slices tomato
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies

TO MAKE THE FRY BREAD:
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Add milk and stir to form a soft dough. Cover and let rest for 1 hour.

About 30 minutes before serving, divide dough into six portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into an 8 inch circle.

In a deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375 degrees F.

Fry bread circles, one at a time, until golden, turning once; drain on paper towels. Keep warm in a 300 degree F oven.

TO SERVE:
Cut each circle in half. On six halves, layer the lettuce, turkey, onion, cheese, and tomato; sprinkle with chilies. Top with remaining bread. Serve immediately.

Servings: 6
From: Sandra Cameron; Flagstaff, Arizona
Source: Country Extra, May 1999