Description
Traditional Navajo Fry Bread soft, chewy, and golden fried bread that can be served sweet with honey or savory as the base for tacos.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- 1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 2. Gradually add warm water, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- 3. Knead dough lightly on a floured surface until smooth, about 3–4 minutes.
- 4. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
- 5. Divide dough into 8 equal pieces and shape into balls. Flatten each into a disk about 1/4 inch thick.
- 6. Heat 1–2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- 7. Fry each piece of dough one at a time until golden brown and puffed, about 2 minutes per side.
- 8. Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
Notes
- For a sweet version, drizzle with honey, powdered sugar, or cinnamon sugar.
- For a savory version, top with seasoned beef, beans, lettuce, and cheese to make Navajo tacos.
- Best enjoyed fresh, but you can keep leftovers wrapped in foil and reheat in the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Native American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: navajo fry bread, native american bread, tacos