Description
Learn how to make delicious Indian Fry Bread, a traditional Native American bread that can be served plain or as Navajo Tacos with savory toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4–1 cup warm water
- vegetable oil for frying
Navajo Taco Toppings (optional):
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can pinto or black beans
- shredded lettuce
- diced tomatoes
- shredded cheddar cheese
- sour cream
- salsa
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add warm water and mix until a soft dough forms. Knead gently for 1–2 minutes, cover with a towel, and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Shaping and Frying: Divide dough into 6 equal pieces, roll into balls, and flatten into rounds. Fry in hot oil until golden brown.
- Navajo Taco Toppings: Brown ground beef, add taco seasoning and beans, simmer. Top fry bread with meat, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and sour cream.
Notes
- You can make the dough ahead and refrigerate for up to a day.
- Serve fry bread fresh and warm for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course or Side
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Native American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fry bread
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg