Navajo Fry Bread - Traditional Recipe

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Navajo Fry Bread - Traditional
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Directions:

  1. Mix the flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Gradually stir in the water and work it in, adding more water a little at a time, if needed.
  2. Knead by hand until soft but not sticky. Form the dough into a round ball, cover and let stand for about 30 minutes. Shape into 2 balls.
  3. Heat shortening or cooking oil in a 1 1/2 deep frying pan until hot.
  4. Flatten each ball of dough by patting and stretching into a pizza shape. Carefully place the dough into the hot oil.
  5. Fry until edges of the bread are golden and turn to cook the other side. Makes 4-5 pieces.
  6. Layer the beans, chilis, onion, tomato,lettuce, cheese and if desired sour cream dollops on top of each piece of fry bread to make Navajo (or Indian) Tacos
  7. Fry bread may be served with stews or drizzled with honey or powdered sugar for dessert. Many Navajo cooks prefer to use Bluebird a high-gluten flour, in this recipe. Variations: The Navajo Nation in Window Rock serves a taco topped with chicken, chili beans without the beef and the remaining ingredients.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2251.78 Kcal (9428 kJ)
Calories from fat 1281.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 142.34g 219%
Cholesterol 113.92mg 38%
Sodium 5953.2mg 248%
Potassium 2148.3mg 46%
Total Carbs 197.48g 66%
Sugars 7.81g 31%
Dietary Fiber 31.29g 125%
Protein 53.6g 107%
Vitamin C 19.4mg 32%
Iron 20.1mg 112%
Calcium 1193.8mg 119%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 254.39 Kcal (1065 kJ)
Calories from fat 144.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.08g 219%
Cholesterol 12.87mg 38%
Sodium 672.55mg 248%
Potassium 242.7mg 46%
Total Carbs 22.31g 66%
Sugars 0.88g 31%
Dietary Fiber 3.54g 125%
Protein 6.06g 107%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 32%
Iron 2.3mg 112%
Calcium 134.9mg 119%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 56.1
    Points
  • 60
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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