Basic Navajo Fry Bread

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon shortening
  • oil (for frying)

Instructions

  1. Combine dry ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Cut in the shortening until it resembles crumbs.
  3. Slowly add water and mix thoroughly until you have a good dough.
  4. Knead the dough for a few minutes.
  5. Use flour when needed and break off pieces about the size of a golf ball.
  6. You flatten these balls to about pancake size and fry in hot oil.
  7. I don't remember the reason why but the Indians poke a hole in the center of the dough before frying.
  8. When they are golden, drain on paper towels.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

546 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.6g 5% DV
Total Fat 50.2g 64% DV
Carbs 26g 9% DV
Fiber 0.7g 3% DV
Sugar 0.1g

Electrolytes

Sodium 12340.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 33.8mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium 1481.3mg 100% DV
Iron 4mg 22% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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