Navajo Fry Bread

Two pieces of delicious Navajo Fry Bread with honey.

Ingredients:

Vegetable oil for frying

1 cup of "Homemade All Purpose Baking Mix" or store bought mix

1/2 cup flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup milk or water

Method:

Heat oil in a deep skillet to 375*F (190*C). Combine the baking mix, flour and salt in a medium bowl. Mix well with a fork. Add the milk and mix to make a soft dough. (Add an extra teaspoon or two of milk, if the dough is too dry.)  Knead the dough, about 12 times, on a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into two balls. Pat or roll each ball out to a 1/4 inch thick circles or squares. Cut each portion of dough into quarters. Fry in hot oil until browned on both sides, (about 2 to 3 minutes). Drain on paper towels. Makes 8 pieces. Serve with honey or jam.

This fry bread can also be served with beans or salad. If desired, double the recipe and cut into larger pieces to make Navajo Tacos. (The tacos are delicious and have a "Chalupa" like texture and and flavor.)

Notes: Fry Bread is a flat dough that is fried or deep fried. It is thought to have originated, in the 1860's, with Navajo Native Americans. Fry Bread can be eaten alone or with various toppings such as honey, jam, or beans. It can also be made into tacos and it is a simple complement to many meals.