Navajo Fry Bread: Discover the Secret to Perfection!
Navajo Fry Bread is a traditional Native American dish that is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, perfect for serving with various toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 pieces 1x
- Category: Snack
- 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 large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add warm water to the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Divide the dough into small balls and flatten each ball into a disc.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
- Fry each disc of dough until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with your choice of toppings.
Notes
- For a sweeter version, consider adding sugar to the dough.
- Fry bread can be served with honey, powdered sugar, or savory toppings like chili.
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve a crispy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg