Description
Comforting Pioneer Woman Navajo fry bread emerges as a delightful Native American culinary tradition passed through generations. Cultural connections blend with simple ingredients, creating golden crispy bread perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 cups vegetable oil or shortening (for frying)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
- ½ cup milk (any type)
- 1 ½ tsps baking powder
- ¼ tsp fine salt
Instructions
- Oil Preparation: Heat vegetable oil or shortening in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet to 350°F, ensuring precise temperature for optimal frying using a deep-fry thermometer.
- Dough Creation: Blend flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, gradually incorporating milk and mixing until a cohesive dough forms, kneading gently 3-4 times to develop slight elasticity.
- Dough Shaping: Divide the dough into four equal portions, rolling each into a smooth ball and flattening to circular shapes approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick, creating a small center indentation to prevent excessive puffing.
- Frying Process: Carefully introduce 1-2 dough circles into the hot oil, frying each side for 1-2 minutes until achieving a golden-brown and crispy texture, monitoring color and doneness closely.
- Finishing: Extract the fry bread using a slotted spoon, transferring to paper towels to absorb excess oil, allowing them to drain and cool briefly before serving hot and fresh.
Notes
- Maintain Precise Oil Temperature: Keep oil consistently at 350°F to prevent burning or undercooking, ensuring perfectly crispy and golden fry bread.
- Handle Dough Gently: Minimal kneading prevents tough texture, creating light and tender bread with delicate crumb structure.
- Control Frying Technique: Work in small batches to maintain oil temperature and prevent overcrowding, which can lead to greasy, soggy results.
- Drain Thoroughly: Let fried bread rest on paper towels to remove excess oil, preserving crisp exterior and preventing soggy consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg