Description
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.
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
Instructions
- 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.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Servings: 4