Description
A delicious recipe for traditional Indian frybread, a versatile and popular dish often used as a base for sweet or savory toppings. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, this frybread is easy to make and perfect for various occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1/2 cup milk (optional for softer bread)
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add warm water and milk, if using, to form a soft dough. Knead gently for 3-5 minutes until smooth. Let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Shape and Fry: Divide the dough, shape into balls, and flatten into discs. Fry in hot oil until golden brown and puffed, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve warm with desired toppings.
Notes
- For savory toppings, try Navajo tacos with seasoned ground beef, beans, lettuce, and cheese.
- Keep oil temperature steady for best frying results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Native American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 frybread
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
