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    Navajo Fry Bread

    Puffy, golden fried dough with a crisp exterior and soft interior, a foundational Southwest Native American recipe.

    ⏱ 20 minPrep time
    🔥 10 minCook time
    🍽 6Servings
    🏷 Side DishCategory
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    Puffy, golden fried dough with a crisp exterior and soft interior, a foundational Southwest Native American recipe.

    Dough, fire, and history

    Simple flour dough, stretched and fried until puffy — the base for Navajo tacos or a sweet finish with honey.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, and powdered milk in a bowl.
    2. Stir in the warm water until a soft dough forms; knead 3 minutes. Cover and rest 30 minutes.
    3. Divide into 6 pieces and roll or stretch each into a thin 8-inch round.
    4. Heat 1 inch of oil to 375°F.
    5. Fry each round 1-2 minutes per side until puffed and golden. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with honey or as taco bases.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Resting the dough makes it stretchy and light. Keep the oil hot — if it's too cool, the bread soaks up oil instead of puffing.

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    Recipe details

    Prep20 min
    Cook10 min
    Servings6
    CategorySide Dish
    PublishedAugust 16, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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