Description
Crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, this traditional Navajo fry bread is a simple flatbread made with pantry staples. Serve it sweet with honey or powdered sugar, or savory as the base for Navajo tacos.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup warm water (plus more if needed)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (plus more for frying)
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in warm water and 2 tablespoons oil until dough comes together (it should be soft, not sticky). Add more water a tablespoon at a time if needed.
- Knead and Rest: Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead gently for 3–4 minutes until smooth. Cover with a towel and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Shape and Fry: Divide dough into 8 equal balls. Flatten each into a disc, about ¼ inch thick. Heat 1–2 inches of oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat (350°F / 175°C). Fry each disc one at a time until golden brown and puffed, about 1–2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve: Serve warm with desired toppings.
Notes
- For savory Navajo tacos, top with seasoned ground beef, beans, lettuce, tomato, and cheese.
- For sweet, drizzle with honey or sprinkle with powdered sugar.
- Best eaten fresh, but can be reheated in a warm oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread / Side
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Native American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fry bread
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
