Peppered Country Sausage Gravy over Lakota Fry Bread

Prepare the Lakota Fry Bread:

Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.

Step 2: Gradually add warm water to the dry ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.

Step 3: Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for a few minutes until smooth.

Step 4: Cover the dough with a clean cloth and let it rest for 10 minutes.

Step 5: Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat.

Step 6: Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and shape each portion into a flat round disc.

Step 7: Carefully place the dough discs into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides.

Step 8: Transfer the fried Lakota Fry Bread to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Prepare the Peppered Country Sausage Gravy:

Step 9: In a skillet or large saucepan, cook the country-style breakfast sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Break up the sausage into smaller pieces with a spatula or wooden spoon.

Step 10: Sprinkle the flour over the cooked sausage and stir well to coat the sausage evenly.

Step 11: Gradually pour in the milk, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a gentle simmer.

Step 12: Add ground black pepper, granulated garlic, onion powder, and salt to taste. Stir well to incorporate the seasonings into the gravy.

Step 13: Reduce the heat to low and let the gravy simmer for a few more minutes until it reaches the desired thickness. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Serve:

Step 14: Place a piece of Lakota Fry Bread on a plate or individual serving dishes.

Step 15: Ladle a generous amount of the Peppered Country Sausage Gravy over the fry bread.

Step 16: Serve hot.