Navajo Fry Bread II

May 21, 2023May 21, 20230 13

Delicious Navajo Fry Bread II for a quick snack

by The Chefin Bread

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

399

Sugar

Fat

20g

Navajo Fry Bread II is a popular snack in the American Southwest and is a traditional food of the Navajo Nation. This bread is easy to make and can be served as a side dish or topped with savory or sweet toppings. It is often enjoyed with beans, cheese, and chilies, or with powdered sugar and honey for a sweet treat.

Instructions

1.	In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
2.	Add in warm milk, starting with 2 cups and adding more as necessary until dough comes together in a ball.
3.	Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5-10 minutes until smooth.
4.	Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball.
5.	Heat 2 cups of oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to 375°F.
6.	Flatten each ball of dough into a disk, about 1/4 inch thick.
7.	Fry each disk of dough in the hot oil until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
8.	Drain the fry bread on a paper towel-lined plate and serve warm.

PROS

Navajo Fry Bread II is a quick and satisfying snack that can be whipped up in no time.

The crispy exterior and soft interior of the bread make it a crowd-pleaser.

CONS

This bread is deep-fried, making it high in calories and fat.
It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Navajo Fry Bread II is not particularly healthy, it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
The bread contains some nutrients, such as protein from the flour and calcium from the milk.
However, it is high in calories, fat, and sodium.

	2 cups oil for frying
	4 cups all-purpose flour
	3 tablespoons baking powder
	2 tablespoons salt
	2 1/2 cups warm milk