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Navajo Fry Bread Recipe

A traditional Navajo fry bread recipe that's crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Native American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Warm water
  • 2 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Gradually add warm water and mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough until smooth, then cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  4. Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball.
  5. Flatten each ball into a disk about ¼ inch thick.
  6. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  7. Fry each disk until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  8. Drain on paper towels and serve warm.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Fry Bread, Navajo, Traditional
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