Description
Learn how to make classic fry bread, a Native American staple that’s easy to prepare and perfect for enjoying with sweet or savory toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For Frying:
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add warm water and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for 2–3 minutes until smooth. Cover the dough with a clean towel and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Shape and Fry: Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and roll each piece into a ball. Flatten each ball into a disk about 1/4-inch thick. Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry each piece of dough one at a time for about 2 minutes per side or until golden brown and puffed.
- Serve: Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve warm with honey, jam, or savory toppings.
Notes
- For sweeter fry bread, add 1 tablespoon sugar to the dough.
- To make Navajo tacos, top the fry bread with seasoned ground beef, beans, cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes.
- Leftover fry bread can be reheated in a 350°F oven for 5–7 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread, Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Native American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
