Navajo Fry Bread Recipe
Navajo Fry Bread Recipe is more than just a delicious dish—it’s a symbol of tradition, resilience, and culture.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Oil for frying
- 4 cups All-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons Baking powder
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 2 ½ cups Warm milk
Instructions
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the milk and stir until a soft dough forms.
- Divide the dough into 18 equal portions, each about 2 inches in diameter.
- Flatten or roll each portion into a ½-inch-thick round.
- Use your finger or a small tool to make a hole in the center of each round—this helps them stay flat while frying.
- Carefully lower 3–4 dough rounds at a time into the hot oil.
- Fry for 2–3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and bubbles appear on the surface.
- Transfer the fried rounds to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Repeat the process with the remaining dough rounds.