My family loves Fry Bread, although I don’t make it as often as they would like. Mine is ok but not as good as my Step Moms or my sister’s but passable and I use a mixer and a roller instead of by hand and then patting it out by hand, never could get the hang of it. [My Step Mom says my hands are the wrong color haha]. Anyhow here is how I make it.
Navajo Fry BreadÂ
- 4 cups flour
- 2 Tbs. baking powder
- 1 1/2 tea. salt
- 3/4 cup powder milk
- 1 1/2 Tbs. shortening
- 2 to 21/2 cups very warm water
You can mix this by hand or in the mixer. I love my kitchen aid for this.
First add all you dry ingredients.
Mix together
Then add your shortening [you can use lard if you want] I use lard, and mix.
After the shortening is mixed in slowly add your water it needs to be very warm not so hot it burns your hands but almost hot.
Mix or knead until a soft dough is formed then knead or mix for a few more minutes.
Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and form into a flat ball.
Grease your bowl and put the dough back in.
Cover with a warm damp towel and place in a warm place to rest for at least 10 to 15 minutes. I usually let mine sit in a warm place for a couple hours.
Put about 1/2 inch of shortening in you pan and heat to almost smoking [needs to be very hot].Â
Pinch off medium apple sized balls.
Pat out with hand or use a rolling pin to about 1/8 to 1/16 of an inch you don’t want it to thin or it will be crunchy.Â
Cook until golden brown then turn.Â
And cook until golden brown on the other side.
Let sit a few minutes before serving so they can soften a little.
For Navajo Tacos put a piece of bread on a plate and cover with Chile then top with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and cheese. Yummy Yummy.
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- 4 cups flour
- 2 Tbs. baking powder
- 1 1/2 tea. salt
- 3/4 cup powder milk
- 1 1/2 Tbs. shortening
- 2 cups to 21/2very warm water
Ingredients
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- You can mix this by hand or in the mixer. I love my kitchen aid for this.
- First add all you dry ingredients.
- Mix together
- Then add your shortening [you can use lard if you want] I use lard, and mix
- After the shortening is mixed in slowly add your water it needs to be very warm not so hot it burns your hands but almost hot.
- Mix or knead until a soft dough is formed then knead or mix for a few more minutes.
- Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and form into a flat ball.
- Grease your bowl and put the dough back in.
- Cover with a warm damp towel and place in a warm place to rest for at least 10 to 15 minutes. I usually let mine sit in a warm place for a couple hours.
- Put about 1/2 inch of shortening in you pan and heat to almost smoking [needs to be very hot].
- Pinch off medium apple sized balls.
- Pat out with hand or use a rolling pin to about 1/8 to 1/16 of an inch you don't want it to thin or it will be crunchy.
- Cook until golden brown then turn.
- And cook until golden brown on the other side.
Let sit a few minutes before serving so they can soften a little
Sounds yummy! Thanks for sharing with us at Love to Learn. PInned.
I will take a dozen to go please! Oh my goodness, I can hardly wait to make these. I never realized how easy they were!
Pinned! I have wanted to try this for years and I look forward to trying your recipe. My healthy eating plan is going to have to wait a little longer!
Im definitely trying this!
We recently moved away from New Mexico, and I miss fry bread. I never thought of making it myself. Thanks so much for the recipe! I can’t wait to try it.
Gosh, I haven’t made these since my family was diagnosed with celiac disease. I wonder if I can convert them to gluten free. Yours look tasty enough to make me try! Thanks for sharing!
These are fantastic! I had some as a child and never forgot them. Thank you for sharing the recipe!
These look delicious. I’ve heard of them, but don’t think I’ve ever eaten them. Thanks for sharing on the Waste Less Wednesday Blog Hop!
I’ve been looking for an authentic recipe for these after having them at the Fiesta in Santa Fe a few years ago. Thanks for posting!
Lois,
Your Welcome, This is the recipe my step Mother has always used ( She is full blood Navajo), so it is the real deal lol.
Thanks for stopping by.
Have a great day,
Connie
Oh yum I love fry bread and will be trying this in the near future – thanks so much for sharing with Awesome Life Friday!
Wow, I can’t wait to try these! The Navaho tacos sounds yummy too! Pinned. Thanks for sharing at the Friday at the Fire Station Link-up!
Looks like a great recipe. I’ll be making Fry Bread this Sunday. Yummmm!