Fry Bread Recipe Question?

Question

I got a recipe for Fry Bread online, and it says that I need shortening. Is there anything else I can use besides that? Like cooking oil? Thanx for any help.

Answer 1

Cooking oil is fine.

Answer 2

You mean to fry the bread in? Yeah youcan use what ever oil you choose.

Answer 3

You can fry the bread in vegetable oil.

Answer 4

I help cook fry bread for about 300 two times a year for a couple of Native American Indian tribes and shortening has a little different flavor but I generally just use vegetable oil to fry in. It will be ok.