Ingredients
(Use a heavy bottomed pan)
3 cups high grade flour
2 tsp instant yeast
½ tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1 ¼ - 1 ½ cups warm water
Vegetable oil or canola oil for frying
METHOD:
In a bowl, mix the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Slowly add the warm water while mixing until a soft dough forms. 
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5 mins or until the dough is smooth. Transfer to an oiled bowl, cover, and leave to proof in a warm place for 45-60 mins or until doubled in size. 
Once the dough has doubled in size, place onto a floured surface and roll out to a 1-2cm thickness. 
Cut into your desired shapes or number of pieces, then deep fry for 2-3 mins or until golden brown and fluffy in the center. Once cooked, place onto a wire rack set on a lined tray to drain.
Serve the fry bread alongside your favourite sides or with your desired toppings. 
No celebratory Matariki feast is complete without Maori fried bread! Crispy and golden brown on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Have with jam & cream or creamed paua…….