Navaho Indian Fry Bread recipe

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Ingredients

1 cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
1 cup unbleached flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon powdered milk
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup water

Nutrition Info

52.5 calories
carbohydrate: 0.6 g
cholesterol: 0.6 mg
fat: 5.7 g
fiber: : -
protein: 0.2 g
saturatedFat: 0.8 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 270.6 mg
sugar: 0.3 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a heavy skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Sift flour, baking powder, powdered milk, and salt together in a large bowl. Pour water over flour mixture and stir until a sticky dough forms. Form dough into a ball using floured hands.

  3. Fry the dough in the hot oil until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer fry bread to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

Recipe Yield

4 servings

Recipe Note

A fried bread that I learned to make while working on the Navaho reservation. Can be used as a main dish bread or as a dessert with honey or jam.

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