NAVAHO INDIAN FRY BREAD

Navaho Indian Fry Bread image

A fried bread that I learned to make while working on the Navaho reservation. Can be used as a main dish bread or as a dessert with honey or jam.

Provided by maddy03

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
1 cup unbleached flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon powdered milk
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup water

Steps:

Heat oil in a heavy skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Sift flour, baking powder, powdered milk, and salt together in a large bowl. Pour water over flour mixture and stir until a sticky dough forms. Form dough into a ball using floured hands.
Fry the dough in the hot oil until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer fry bread to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.5 calories, Carbohydrate 0.6 g, Cholesterol 0.6 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 270.6 mg, Sugar 0.3 g