Gluten Free Indian Fry Bread (Navajo Flatbread)

Ingredients:

• 1 - 2 quarts neutral-flavored cooking oil, for frying
• 1/3 cup buttermilk
• 5 teaspoons water, at room temperature
• 1 large whole egg, at room temperature
• 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup brown rice flour
• 1/3 cup white rice flour
• 1/3 cup potato starch, plus extra for rolling
• 1/3 cup cornstarch
• 1/3 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
• 2 teaspoons instant yeast

Instructions:

1. Add the ingredients into your bread maker in the order listed. Set to the "Dough" setting and allow it to knead for 30 minutes and rise for 1 hour. Alternatively, whisk together the dry ingredients and wet ingredients in separate bowls. Then combine them using your stand mixer. Allow to rise in an 80°F environment.
2. Preheat a deep-fryer according to the manufacturer’s instructions, or heat a heavy skillet with 1-1/2 – 2-inches of oil to 375°F. Line a plate with paper towels; set aside.
3. Dust a sheet of plastic wrap with potato starch. Scoop 1/4 cup of dough at a time onto the dusted wrap. Dust the dough with potato starch and pat or roll into a 5-inch disk. Invert the disk onto a metal spatula and slowly remove the plastic wrap.
4. Using a straw or similar object, create a 1/4-inch hole in the center of each disk. (This keeps the dough flat when frying.) Repeat with the remaining dough.
5. Using a metal spatula, dip the dough into the preheated oil. Fry for about 30 seconds, then loosen it off of the spatula using a butter knife. Fry on both sides until lightly golden brown, 5 minutes. Transfer fry bread to the paper towel-lined plate to drain.
6. If serving more than one person, continue to make other fry bread and keep them warm in a 170 - 200°F oven for up to 1 hour.
7. Serve warm. Top them with your favorite taco filling and toppings. Alternatively, while they are still warm, shake them with some granulated sugar and cinnamon in a paper bag. You may also dust them with confectioners’ sugar. They are also delicious with melted butter and honey.
8. Cover and refrigerate or freeze leftovers. Defrost at room temperature. Then reheat in a preheated 350°F oven for about 10 minutes.

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