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Frybread

One serving has 334 kcal and 6 g protein, and at least a fifth of a woman's daily need of phosphorus (40%), thiamin (37%), selenium (33%), vitamin K (31%), riboflavin (27%) and folate (23%). Ready in 20 minutes.

Frybread
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  • Preparation: 15 min
  • Cooking: 5 min
  • Makes: 1 serving (97.6 g)
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Diets: Vegetarian
  • Contains: dairy, gluten

Ingredients

  • 50 g Flour, all-purpose
  • 2 g Baking powder
  • 0.6 g Salt
  • 30 g Milk, whole
  • 15 g Vegetable oil

Method

  1. Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt together, then stir in the milk to form a soft, slightly sticky dough.
  2. Knead briefly until smooth, then let it rest for 10 minutes.
  3. Pat the dough into a flat disc about 12 cm (5 in) across, poking a small hole in the center.
  4. Heat the oil in a heavy skillet to about 175°C (350°F).
  5. Fry the disc for 2-3 minutes per side until puffed and golden brown.
  6. Drain on paper towels and serve warm. Makes 1 piece; multiply the ingredients by 6 for a whole batch.

Nutrition per serving

NutrientPer servingShare of a day's need
Energy334 kcal16%
Carbohydrates40.1 g
Water32.5 mL
Fiber1.4 g5%
Protein6.1 g13%
Tryptophan0.08 g
Threonine0.18 g
Isoleucine0.23 g
Leucine0.44 g
Lysine0.19 g
Methionine0.12 g
Cystine0.12 g
Phenylalanine0.31 g
Tyrosine0.2 g
Valine0.27 g
Histidine0.14 g
Fat16.5 g
Monounsaturated3.7 g
Polyunsaturated8.9 g
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g
Omega-67.8 g
Saturated2.9 g
Trans-Fats0.1 g
Cholesterol3 mg
Calcium189 mg19%
Copper0.08 mg9%
Iron2.6 mg14%
Magnesium14.8 mg5%
Manganese0.34 mg19%
Phosphorus278 mg40%
Potassium93.3 mg2%
Selenium18.1 µg33%
Sodium404 mg
Zinc0.46 mg6%
Thiamin (vitamin B1)0.41 mg37%
Riboflavin (vitamin B2)0.3 mg27%
Niacin (vitamin B3)3 mg21%
Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5)0.33 mg7%
Pyridoxine (vitamin B6)0.03 mg2%
Folate (vitamin B9)93 µg23%
Cobalamin (vitamin B12)0.14 µg6%
Choline4.3 mg1%
Vitamin A13.8 µg2%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)15.3 IU3%
Vitamin E1.4 mg9%
Vitamin K27.8 µg31%

Shares of a day's need are for a woman of 30, 165 cm, 60 kg, lightly active, by the US and Canadian Dietary Reference Intakes. SustainBite works out each person's own needs, by the standard where they live: the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations in Norway, the UK's, EFSA's in the EU.

Climate footprint

0.1 kg CO2e a serving: lower than most breakfasts, sides, desserts and drinks on SustainBite. Source: ADEME, Agribalyse 3.2.

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