Navajo Fry Bread Recipe

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Navajo Fry Bread
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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups unsifted flour
  • 2 tbsp lard, cut into 1/2-inch bits
  • 1/2 cup powdered milk
  • 1 lb lard , for deep frying
  • 1/2 cup ice water
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

  1. Combine the flour, powdered milk, baking powder and salt and sift them into a deep bowl.
  2. Add the 2 tablespoons of lard bits and, with your fingertips, rub the flour and fat together until the mixture resembles flakes of coarse meal.
  3. Pour in the water and toss the ingredients together until the dough can be gathered into a ball.
  4. Drape the bowl with a kitchen towel and let the dough rest at room temperature for about 2 hours.
  5. After the resting period, cut the dough into three equal pieces.
  6. Then, on a lightly floured surface, roll each piece into a rough circle about 8 inches in diameter and 1/4 inch thick.
  7. With a small sharp knife, cut two 4- to 5-inch long parallel slits completely through the dough down the center of each round, spacing the slits about 1 inch apart. In a heavy 10-inch skillet, melt the remaining pound of lard over moderate heat until it is very hot but not smoking.
  8. The melted fat should be about 1 inch deep, add more lard if necessary.
  9. Fry the breads one at a time for about 2 minutes on each side, turning them once with tongs or a slotted spatula.
  10. The bread will puff slightly and become crisp and brown.
  11. Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1169.48 Kcal (4896 kJ)
Calories from fat 1116.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 124.1g 191%
Cholesterol 129.9mg 43%
Sodium 549.62mg 23%
Potassium 271.24mg 6%
Total Carbs 8.11g 3%
Sugars 6.97g 28%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1%
Protein 4.75g 10%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 3%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 353mg 35%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 694.47 Kcal (2908 kJ)
Calories from fat 663.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 73.69g 191%
Cholesterol 77.14mg 43%
Sodium 326.38mg 23%
Potassium 161.07mg 6%
Total Carbs 4.82g 3%
Sugars 4.14g 28%
Dietary Fiber 0.18g 1%
Protein 2.82g 10%
Vitamin C 1mg 3%
Iron 0.3mg 3%
Calcium 209.6mg 35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 33.7
    Points
  • 33
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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