How to Make Delicious Navajo Fry Bread

TLDRLearn how to make the perfect Navajo fry bread with just three main ingredients. This traditional recipe is easy and delicious.

Key insights

🍞Navajo fry bread is a traditional recipe that only requires three main ingredients: flour, salt, and baking powder.

🔥The key to making perfect fry bread is to mix the dough thoroughly and let it rise for about 20-30 minutes.

⚖️You can customize your fry bread by adding dry milk or other ingredients to enhance the flavor.

🍴Once the dough is ready, divide it into round balls and stretch them out into circular shapes. Be careful not to tear the dough.

🌮You can serve Navajo fry bread as a base for delicious Indian tacos. Top it with chili beans, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and salsa.

Q&A

What are the main ingredients needed to make Navajo fry bread?

You will need flour, salt, and baking powder to make traditional Navajo fry bread.

Do I need to let the dough rise?

Yes, it is important to let the dough rise for about 20-30 minutes before cooking the fry bread.

Can I customize the fry bread recipe?

Yes, you can customize the recipe by adding dry milk or other ingredients to enhance the flavor of the fry bread.

How should I shape the dough into fry bread?

Divide the dough into round balls and stretch them out into circular shapes. Be careful not to tear the dough.

What can I serve with Navajo fry bread?

Navajo fry bread can be served as a base for Indian tacos. Top it with chili beans, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and salsa.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to making Navajo fry bread. The recipe only requires three main ingredients: flour, salt, and baking powder.

02:10Tips and techniques for making perfect fry bread, including letting the dough rise for 20-30 minutes.

03:36Dividing and shaping the dough into round balls to prepare for cooking.

05:43Demonstration of cooking the fry bread in hot grease, ensuring it becomes golden brown and crispy.

08:54Finishing the fry bread and preparing Indian tacos by topping it with chili beans, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and salsa.