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Navajo Fry Bread Recipe

Navajo Fry Bread Recipe
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This traditional Navajo Fry Bread recipe offers a crispy, golden exterior with a soft and fluffy interior. Perfect as a base for savory or sweet toppings, this fry bread embodies a rich cultural heritage and is delightfully easy to prepare at home.

Ingredients

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For Frying

  • 2 cups oil for frying

Dry Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups warm milk

Instructions

  1. Heat oil: Heat 2 cups of oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375°F (190°C) to ensure the fry bread cooks evenly and becomes crispy.
  2. Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, mix 4 cups of all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons of baking powder, and 2 teaspoons of salt to create the base of the dough.
  3. Add milk to form dough: Slowly incorporate 2 ½ cups of warm milk into the dry ingredients, mixing until a soft dough is formed that holds together but is not sticky.
  4. Shape dough balls: Divide the dough into eighteen balls about 2 inches in diameter, then flatten each ball into rounds approximately ½ inch thick. Make a small hole in the center of each round to help with even frying and to prevent puffing.
  5. Fry the bread: Carefully place 3 or 4 dough rounds at a time into the hot oil and fry until they turn golden brown and bubbly, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
  6. Drain excess oil: Remove the fry bread from oil using a slotted spoon and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil.
  7. Repeat frying: Continue frying the remaining dough rounds in batches, maintaining the oil temperature to ensure consistent cooking.

Notes

  • Keep oil temperature consistent at 375°F to avoid greasy fry bread.
  • Do not overcrowd the fryer to ensure proper cooking and color.
  • The small hole in the center helps fry bread cook evenly and reduces puffing.
  • Serve warm with honey, powdered sugar, or as a base for savory toppings like taco meat and beans.

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