Description
Homemade Navajo Taco (Indian Fry Bread) Recipe If you have never made fry bread from scratch, you are missing out on something truly special, and it only takes four ingredients to get started. This homemade Navajo taco recipe starts with a soft, slightly sticky dough that fries into golden, puffy rounds in about 20 seconds per side.
Ingredients
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 cup hot water
vegetable oil, for frying
Toppings: chili beans, taco meat, lettuce, tomato, avocado, olives
Instructions
Instructions
1-Add flour, baking powder, and salt together: Add flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl. Add hot water and mix with your hands until a dough forms (dough should be a little sticky). Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
2-While the dough is resting, fill a: While the dough is resting, fill a medium skillet with 1-2 inches of oil and heat over medium high heat until it reaches 350 degrees.
3-Break off golf ball size pieces of: Break off golf ball size pieces of dough and roll into a ball.
4-Using a floured surface, roll each ball: Using a floured surface, roll each ball into a circle 6-7 inches in diameter.
5-Working in batches, fry each dough piece: Working in batches, fry each dough piece in hot oil until the dough is golden and puffs up, about 20 seconds, then flip and fry on the other side for 10-20 seconds more. Set on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Keep the fried bread warm in the oven while frying the remaining pieces.
6-Spread beans and taco meat over fry: Spread beans and taco meat over fry bread, top with any other desired toppings, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Method: stovetop
Keywords: Homemade Navajo Taco (Indian Fry Bread) Recipe
