Navaho Indian Fry Bread

This Navaho Indian fry bread recipe is easy to make and uses ingredients you likely have on hand. Serve it with the main dish or as a dessert with honey.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 53 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon powdered milk
• 1 cup unbleached flour
• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a heavy skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Sift flour, baking powder, powdered milk, and salt together into a large bowl. Pour water over flour mixture; stir until a sticky dough forms. Form dough into a ball using floured hands.

Step 3

Fry dough until golden, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.