Navajo Fry Bread

Navajo fry bread is a beloved staple of Indigenous cuisine, known for its simple yet satisfying texture. This recipe creates a tender, slightly chewy dough that puffs up beautifully when fried in hot oil. The result is a golden-brown bread with a crispy crust and a soft, airy center. It&# 226;ÂÂs incredibly versatile, serving as a perfect vehicle for sweet toppings like honey or powdered sugar, or savory accompaniments like salsa, chili, or beans. Ideal for gatherings, potlucks, or a hearty weekend breakfast, this bread comes together quickly with pantry staples. Serve warm for the best experience, enjoying the comforting aroma and rustic charm it brings to any table.

Cooking Method: Frying

Cuisine: Mexican

Courses: Baked Goods

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 1

Calories: 750.9

Dietary: Vegan, Vegetarian

Description

Navajo fry bread is a beloved staple of Indigenous cuisine, known for its simple yet satisfying texture. This recipe creates a tender, slightly chewy dough that puffs up beautifully when fried in hot oil. The result is a golden-brown bread with a crispy crust and a soft, airy center. It&# 226;ÂÂs incredibly versatile, serving as a perfect vehicle for sweet toppings like honey or powdered sugar, or savory accompaniments like salsa, chili, or beans. Ideal for gatherings, potlucks, or a hearty weekend breakfast, this bread comes together quickly with pantry staples. Serve warm for the best experience, enjoying the comforting aroma and rustic charm it brings to any table.

Ingredients

1 Oil
2 cup Flour; unsifted
4 teaspoon Baking powder
1 teaspoon Salt
2/3 cup Water;warm (maybe more)
1 Cornmeal

Directions

1
Heat oil to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204ÃÂ°C) in a deep fryer or heavy pot, ensuring there is 2 to 3 inches of oil.
2
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
3
Add 1/2 cup warm water to the dry ingredients and mix, adding more water as needed until a soft bread dough consistency is reached.
4
Tear off portions of dough and shape them into balls.
5
On a surface lightly dusted with cornmeal, roll each ball out to a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
6
Punch a small hole in the center of each flattened piece of dough.
7
Fry the bread one at a time in the hot oil, turning as soon as the bottom side turns golden brown.
8
Remove fried bread and drain on absorbent paper towels.
9
Serve hot with desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 750.9kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27.2g42%
Saturated Fat 4.2g22%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 5581.4mg233%
Total Carbohydrate 111.3g38%
Dietary Fiber 5.1g21%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 14.0g29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: navajo, fry bread, indigenous, native american, deep fried, dough, cornmeal, sweet, savory, honey, salsa, comfort food, quick bread, pantry staples, vegetarian, side dish

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