Navajo Fry Bread

Traditional Navajo Fry Bread, to serve as a taco, a dessert, or just plain with or without a little butter

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Step 1

Mix dry ingredients in large mixing bowl

Step 2

Using your fingers or a fork, add water, a little at a time, until a soft dough forms that can be formed into a ball. If it is too sticky you can add flour. DO NOT OVERWORK YOUR DOUGH, as this will make your fry bread tough.

Step 3

Let the dough rest, covered, for 15 to 30 minutes

Step 4

Pinch off pieces of dough about the size of an egg or a lemon, and form into flat, round pancakes.

Step 5

Fry in very hot oil (almost smoking) until golden brown on both sides (About two minutes)

Step 6

Remove to a basket or bowl lined with a cloth napkin (or paper towel) and serve as a bread with your meal, or folded over with taco fillings. I enjoy them as a dessert, too, with powdered sugar or honey. ENJOY!