Navajo Fry Bread
- Source
- Recipe Keeper (handwritten, p. 107)
- Serves
- 6
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp powdered milk
- 1/2 cup shortening or butter
- 3/4 cup warm water
- Up to 2 cups oil, for frying
Steps
- Mix the dry ingredients together; use a fork to cut in the shortening.
- Add enough water to make a dough. Knead until the dough is soft, not sticky.
- Form into 2-inch balls. Flatten each into a circle 6 inches in diameter.
- Heat 1 inch of oil in a heavy skillet and slide in the dough.
- Fry on one side until golden brown, about 2 min. Flip.
- Drain on a paper towel. Serve with toppings (sliced meat, grilled vegetables, sour cream, guacamole, cheese, salsa, or green chile).
