bear paw bread
Bear Paw Bread This pueblo bread originated in the Rio Grande area of New Mexico and has always been made in the shape of a bear's paw. It is crusty, easy to make, delicious to eat...
Ingredients
- 2cuphot water
- 2teaspoonsolid vegetable shortening, lard,
- 1teaspoonhoney
- 1/2teaspoonsalt
- 2package(about 2 tablespoons) active dry yeast
- 1/2cupwarm water (110 degrees f)
Directions
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Bear Paw Bread This pueblo bread originated in the Rio Grande area of New Mexico and has always been made in the shape of a bear's paw
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It is crusty, easy to make, delicious to eat, and most impressive in appearance! This recipe can easily be halved
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it can also be frozen, well wrapped, for up to three months
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2 cups hot water 2 teaspoons solid vegetable shortening, lard, butter, or margarine 1 teaspoon honey 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 packages (about 2 t
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stir to melt shortening
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Dissolve yeast in the warm water in a small bowl
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When liquid in the large bowl has cooled to room temperature, stir in the yeast mixture
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Add flour 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition