Authentic Navajo Fry Bread Recipe

Name: Authentic Navajo Fry Bread Recipe
Total time: 40 mins
Ingredients: 2 cups oil for frying; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons salt; 2.5 cups warm milk

Enjoy tender and fluffy Navajo fry bread with this traditional recipe! This Navajo bread recipe delivers that classic taste you'll love. Serve it with honey and butter, or load it up with toppings like chiles, cheese, onion, lettuce, and beans to create Navajo tacos!

Total time40 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time25 mins
Yield18 fry breads, 18

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Ingredients

2 cups oil for frying
4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
2.5 cups warm milk

Instructions

Heat oil in a deep fryer or a large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for frying.
In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add milk and mix until a soft dough forms. Divide the dough into eighteen equal balls, each about 2-inches in diameter. Flatten each ball into a round, about 1/2-inch thick. Create a small hole in the center of each round to prevent them from puffing up too much while frying.
Carefully lower 3 or 4 dough rounds at a time into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and bubbly, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Transfer the fried bread to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat with the remaining dough rounds.

Nutrition

Calories: 335 kcal
Fat Content: 25 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sodium Content: 831 mg
Protein Content: 4 g
Cholesterol Content: 3 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 23 g
Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g