Serves 6

Once you have become a pro at making traditional fry bread, stir things up a bit by substituting buttermilk for the water.

½ cup all-purpose unbleached flour

¼ cup wheat flour

¼ cup cornmeal

¼ teaspoon salt

1/3 cup water

½ cup olive oil

• Sift together the flours, cornmeal, and salt. Using a dough hook or your hands, combine the flour mixture with the water and 2 tablespoons of the oil.

• On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough 1/8-inch thick and cut into desired shapes.

• Heat the remainder of the oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet (preferably cast iron) to medium-high temperature. Fry the dough until light golden brown, then drain each on a rack covered with paper towels.

Fry Bread Anytime

You can serve fry bread with just about any meal. For instance, if you serve it with a little butter and honey, you can pass it off as a dessert. Or, try shaping the bread into doughnuts before frying. Dip into powdered sugar once they have cooled enough and you'll have homemade doughnuts for breakfast!