INDIAN FRYBREAD

Byzitouni

🛒 What You’ll Need

  • 4 cups All-purpose flour 🌾
  • 2 tbsp Baking powder ☁️
  • 1 tsp Salt 🧂
  • 1 ½ cups Warm water (or milk for a richer dough) 🥛
  • Oil for frying (vegetable or canola work best) 🌡️
  • Optional Toppings: Honey, powdered sugar, or taco toppings like beans and cheese! 🍯🧀🌮

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Whisk the Dry: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. 🥣🌪️🥇
  2. Form the Dough: Gradually add the warm water, mixing by hand until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overwork it—you want it just combined! 🤝✨✅
  3. Let it Rest: Cover the dough and let it sit for about 30 minutes. This is the secret to getting those big, beautiful air bubbles as seen in the photo! ⏲️🌬️💎
  4. Heat the Oil: In a heavy skillet, heat about 1-2 inches of oil to 350°F. 🌡️🔥📈
  5. Shape the Bread: Pull off a golf-ball-sized piece of dough and pat or stretch it into a thin, flat circle about 6-8 inches wide. ✋🫓🎨
  6. The Golden Fry: Carefully slide the dough into the hot oil. Fry for about 1–2 minutes per side until it is puffed up and a deep golden-brown. ⏲️📈🔥
  7. Drain & Serve: Remove with tongs and let it drain on paper towels for a moment before serving hot! 🍽️😋🧤✨

🔥 Pro Tips:

  • The “Bubble” Secret: As shown in the photo, the best frybread has an uneven, bubbly surface with varying shades of gold. Don’t worry if they aren’t perfect circles—those nooks and crannies hold the most flavor! 🍞🛡️💎
  • The “Taco” Hack: Pile on seasoned ground beef, beans, lettuce, and cheese to turn these into incredible Navajo Tacos for a filling dinner! 🌮🎯✅

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