Navajo Fry Bread
A delicious and culturally significant bread that is easy to make and versatile for a variety of toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Native American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm water
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt using a whisk.
- Gradually pour in the warm water while stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 3 to 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Divide the dough into 6 to 8 equal balls.
- Flatten each ball into a disc about half an inch thick.
- Heat enough vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
- Fry each disc for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with desired toppings.
Notes
For best results, ensure the water is warm, not hot, and maintain proper oil temperature while frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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