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Fry bread is first believed to have been made in 1864 when the United States forced the Navajo people living in present-day Arizona to make a 300-mile journey of relocation\u2014known as the Long Walk\u2014to New Mexico. The new land was unsuitable for their traditional crops, so the U.S. government provided them with rations of canned goods, flour, processed sugar and lard to curb starvation. It’s said that the Native American fry bread recipe was created to use these provisions and prepare them to be as filling as possible.<\/p>\n
Today, tribes throughout the United States, including the Seminole, Osage and Cherokee tribes, have their own variations of this pan-fried flatbread recipe<\/a>. Some fry bread recipes include milk, milk powder, shortening or yeast, but we make our recipe simply with flour, baking powder, water and salt.<\/p>\n Fry bread (aka Navajo fry bread) is a common recipe among many Native American tribes in the United States. Soft and puffy on the inside and lightly crisp on the outside, fry bread is a savory (and sometimes sweet) pan-fried flatbread that can be enjoyed in several ways.<\/p>\n The most common way to serve fry bread is with an array of taco-like toppings (like in this fry bread taco recipe)<\/a>. However, it can also be enjoyed drizzled with honey, sprinkled with cinnamon or dusted with powdered sugar (like a funnel cake<\/a>).<\/p>\n In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in the hot water to form a soft dough. Cover the bowl and let the dough stand for 30 minutes.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip: <\/em>Why are we resting the dough if there’s no yeast involved? Letting the dough stand for 30 minutes before frying allows the flour to hydrate. This improves the texture of the fry bread and makes the dough less sticky, so it’s easier to shape. The same logic applies to chilling cookie dough<\/a>.<\/p>\n Divide the dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 6-inch circle.<\/p>\n In an electric skillet, heat 1 inch of oil to 375\u00b0F. Add one dough portion to the hot oil and fry the bread for two to three minutes on each side or until it’s golden brown. Remove the bread and drain it on paper towels. Repeat with the other portion of dough, then serve the fry bread warm with your desired toppings.<\/p>\n Fry bread is best enjoyed fresh when it is warm from the fryer. If you must store it for later, freezing is your best option. The bread will get soggy in the fridge.<\/p>\n Fry bread lasts up to four days in the fridge, but refrigeration isn’t recommended since the bread will dry out and won’t taste very good. It really tastes best immediately after being cooked. That said, the freezer does a decent job of preserving its original texture. Fry bread dough will last up to one month in the freezer, and cooked fried bread will last up to three months in the freezer.<\/p>\n You can freeze fry bread dough and cooked fry bread. For the dough, use the same method we recommend for freezing yeast dough<\/a>: Divide it into two portions and wrap each ball tightly in storage wrap. Put the wrapped dough in a freezer bag and freeze for up to one month. Thaw in the fridge overnight, and let the dough come to room temperature before frying as directed.<\/p>\n To freeze the bread<\/a> after it’s cooked, wrap each fry bread individually in a layer of storage wrap and then a layer of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Thaw the bread in the fridge overnight.<\/p>\n To reheat frozen Navajo fry bread, wrap it in foil and bake it at 375\u00b0 until it’s warmed through, 10 to 15 minutes. Then, open the foil and heat it for five minutes to crisp it slightly.<\/p>\n Fry bread is traditionally fried in lard or shortening, but you can prepare it in any oil suitable for frying. Canola oil, vegetable oil or grapeseed oil are all great options.<\/p>\n Fry bread gets its puffy texture from the baking powder in the dough, which acts as a leaving agent. For the best texture, test your baking powder<\/a>\u00a0by mixing a small amount of it with hot water to make sure it’s fresh and unexpired. If the baking powder is fresh, it will start to bubble.<\/p>\n Fry bread can become tough if it’s overkneaded or overmixed. Frying the dough in oil that’s too cold can also result in tough, oil-saturated fry bread.<\/p>\n Feel free to get creative with your toppings when serving fry bread. While Navajo tacos and sweet, honey-drizzled fry breads are most common, these fried flatbreads can be served with any toppings you please. A bit of whipped cream and fresh berries would be a wonderful sweet treat. Alternatively, try topping the fry bread with slow-cooker pulled pork<\/a> and a heaping scoop of your favorite coleslaw recipe<\/a>. A warm and spicy bowl of hearty chili<\/a> also pairs well with this fry bread recipe.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Learn how to make classic Navajo fry bread recipe with four simple ingredients and a bit of oil for pan-frying. 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(It works great for quick pizza crust, too. put a frozen loaf on a greased pizza pan when you go to work in the morning and voila ... when you get home it's thawed and you just have to stretch it out and add toppings)\n\nYou know, everyone has a version of this ... I went to a gettogether one summer of Hungarians - they made this using the thawed bread dough. They way they ate theirs was with tons of fresh garlic rubbed all over it and a little salt. They call theirs Langos. Of course the fairs here in Colorado have them, sometimes with honey, sometimes powdered sugar ... try the garlic. It was yummy.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-11-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"snker0521"},"reviewBody":"This is very similar to the recipe I have been using for years. Instead of taco meat we used canned chili for our Navajo tacos. I usually make a large batch of fry bread because we do like Navajo tacos and the the extra bread, if there is any, can be warmed in the microwave spread with butter and honey. Oh yum.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-11-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"cast_iron_king"},"reviewBody":"Excellent and easy recipe. You can lighten it and stretch it by dividing the dough into four pieces and rolling out to a four inch round. That makes them about perfect for Navajo tacos!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-03-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueRocket"},"reviewBody":"I read the recipe and thank goodness it doesn't require a lot of stirring ( do to disability I can't do a lot of chopping or stirring) I will be trying.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-08-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"mrspms"},"reviewBody":"Easy recipe, easy to double or triple, I added a little onion powder and it turned out to be a nice addition to any supper.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-11-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"MarianneWilson"},"reviewBody":"in honor of our native americans. 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Fry Bread Ingredients<\/h2>\n
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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Mix and rest the dough<\/h3>\n
Step 2: Divide and shape<\/h3>\n
JONATHAN MELENDEZ FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Step 3: Pan-fry until golden and puffy<\/h3>\n
JONATHAN MELENDEZ FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Fry Bread Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Fry Bread<\/h2>\n
How long does fry bread last?<\/h3>\n
Can you freeze fry bread?<\/h3>\n
Can you reheat fry bread?<\/h3>\n
Fry Bread Tips<\/h2>\n
What is the best oil for making fry bread?<\/h3>\n
How do you make fry bread puffy?<\/h3>\n
Why is my fry bread hard?<\/h3>\n
What else can you serve with fry bread?<\/h3>\n
Fry Bread Tips<\/h2>
Who invented fry bread?<\/h3>Fry bread is a round, fried dough native to the Navajo people. Navajo fry bread was created more than 100 years ago, when the United States forced Native Americans living in Arizona to make a 300-mile journey\u2014known as the Long Walk\u2014and relocate to New Mexico, onto land that couldn't easily support their traditional staples of vegetables and beans. To prevent these indigenous \r\npopulations from starving, the government gave them canned goods, as well as white flour, processed sugar and lard\u2014the makings of fry bread. Different tribes have different preparations\u2014including sweet fry bread<\/a>\u2014but fry bread is typically savory.
How do you make fry bread puffy?<\/h3>In this recipe, baking powder gives the fry bread its puffy, pillow-like texture. Other tribes may use yeast or starters to leaven their dough. Many Native American households mix fry bread dough in the morning, cover it with a cloth and leave it to leaven until needed.
Why is my fry bread hard?<\/h3>Fry bread may be tough because of overkneading or overmixing. (Here\u2019s how to avoid overkneaded dough<\/a>.) Another culprit may be frying the dough in oil that\u2019s too cold.
How long does fry bread last? (Can you make it ahead of time?)<\/h3>Fry bread is best eaten fresh, but you can freeze it and reheat it if you wrap it well. To reheat, wrap the bread in foil and bake it in a 375\u00b0 oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until hot to the touch. Then open the foil and heat for 5 minutes to crisp it slightly. Serve fry bread with these Southwestern skillet recipes<\/a>.
Who invented fry bread?<\/h3>Fry bread is a round, fried dough native to the Navajo people. Navajo fry bread was created more than 100 years ago, when the United States forced Native Americans living in Arizona to make a 300-mile journey\u2014known as the Long Walk\u2014and relocate to New Mexico, onto land that couldn't easily support their traditional staples of vegetables and beans. To prevent these indigenous populations from starving, the government gave them canned goods, as well as white flour, processed sugar and lard\u2014the makings of fry bread. Different tribes have different preparations\u2014including sweet fry bread<\/a>\u2014but fry bread is typically savory.
How do you make fry bread puffy?<\/h3>In this recipe, baking powder gives the fry bread its puffy, pillow-like texture. Other tribes may use yeast or starters to leaven their dough. Many Native American households mix fry bread dough in the morning, cover it with a cloth and leave it to leaven until needed.
Why is my fry bread hard?<\/h3>Fry bread may be tough because of overkneading or overmixing. (Here\u2019s how to avoid overkneaded dough<\/a>.) Another culprit may be frying the dough in oil that\u2019s too cold.
How long does fry bread last? (Can you make it ahead of time?)<\/h3>Fry bread is best eaten fresh, but you can freeze it and reheat it if you wrap it well. To reheat, wrap the bread in foil and bake it in a 375\u00b0 oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until hot to the touch. Then open the foil and heat for 5 minutes to crisp it slightly. Serve fry bread with these Southwestern skillet recipes<\/a>.
\u2014Maggie Knoebel<\/a>, Taste Recipes Associate Recipe Editor\/Test Cook<\/i>"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":44039,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":310890,"name":"Breads, Rolls & Pastries","slug":"breads-rolls-pastries","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310825,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Learning how to make bread and pastries from scratch is so satisfying for any home baker. We've got the tips and recipes you need.","parent":310796,"count":4136,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/breads-rolls-pastries\/"},{"term_id":310897,"name":"Bread Recipes","slug":"bread-recipes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310832,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Whether you like quick breads or yeast bread recipes, our Test Kitchen has hundreds of recipes for you to explore.","parent":310890,"count":3601,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/breads-rolls-pastries\/bread-recipes\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Fry Bread"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n