NAVAJO FRIED BREAD

cups flour

tbs baking powder

tsp salt

tbs powdered milk

1/2 cups warm water

cup shortening

In large pot, mix flour with baking powder, salt, and

powdered milk. Pour in warm water and mix to from

dough. Knead by hand until it is soft but not sticky.

Cover and let stand 15 minutes. Shape into balls

about 2in across, then flatten by patting and

stretching dough with hands and fingers until it is flat

and round. Heat shortening in /large skillet and fry

bread until golden brown.

STEAMED APRICOT NUT BREAD

1/2 cups dried apricots

cups flour

tsp baking powder

/2 tsp baking soda

tsp salt

cup sugar

1/2 cups milk

eggs, slightly beaten

tbs grated orange peel

tbs olive oil

cup whole wheat flour

cups chopped walnuts

Place the apricots on a chopping block and chop

finely. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt,

and sugar together in large pot. combine milk, eggs,

orange peel, and oil in a medium pot. Add to flour

mixture and add whole wheat flour. Mix well. Add

apricots and walnuts. Mix well. Divide mixture

evenly into two well greased and floured 1 lb coffee

cans, cover tightly with foil. Place into large clean

pot, add 3 cups water, cover with lid and steam for

-3 hours.

The Geezer Cookbook

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Dwayne Pritchett