How to Make Navajo Fry Bread | Easy Indian Fry Bread Dough Recipe
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- Опубліковано 24 сер 2024
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In this episode of In The Kitchen With Matt, I will show you how to make Navajo Fry Bread. This easy fry bread dough recipe is what is used for Navajo Tacos. Frybread has been around for many many years, and several different cultures have their own version of it. This is a traditional fry bread used by the Native Americans. This particular iteration was created in 1860s by the Navajo Nation. They were given flour, salt, baking powder, and lard by the US Government to sustain them on their Long Walk from Arizona to New Mexico. I live in Arizona, about 4 miles from a Reservation. They have fry bread stands located throughout that particular reservation where they sell Navajo Tacos. In Utah and Southern Idaho they call these scones. So yummy! They are super easy to make, if I can do it, you can do it. Let's get started!
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Ingredients:
2 cups of all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp of salt
1 Tbsp of baking powder
2 Tbsp of shortening, oil, lard (optional)
3/4 to 1 cup of water. Start with 3/4 cup.
Oil, shortening, or lard for frying (vegetable, canola, coconut, avocado, etc.)
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Wooden spoon or pastry blender
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I was a Medic in Yuma, Az. I had to do medical support for a Pow Wow. Best 8 hrs ever! I enjoyed the culture and ceremony. I was skeptical about the fry bread, but I tried it... OMgoodness! I wz hooked! Ty for the recipe. It's been 30 yrs too long.
That is awesome! And you are welcome, let me know how it turns out once you give this a try.
That’s awesome. I’m from Yuma,Az. We used to go to the fair when we were kids and used to eat this. It is the b o m b. Haven’t had this in about 35 years or so. (-:
@@kenmckeogh7659 AZ is the best state!
Milk is better then water
We’ve eaten these and they are delicious! Butter and honey really makes these a treat!
Awesome! Yeah butter and honey are great with these!
We Dominicans make janiqueques. That's our fry bread. Delicious ❤
Great!
INDIAN FRY BREAD AND KETCHUP.
THE BEST. EATING THAT WAY AND HONEY ALL MY LIFE.
Nice!!
You make it look easy! Will have to try this
Thanks! Yes please do try it some time!
Good job. 👍 Looks great! I was transported back to my childhood. Thanks! 😊
You are very welcome and thank you!!
Great recipe and explanation of how to make traditional navajo fry bread! 👍 Thank you very much for sharing this. I will try this bread recipe definitely out! 🙃 Happy cookings and stay connected! Best regards from Germany! 🌷
Thank you!! :) And you are welcome! Thanks for watching in Germany!
@@inthekitchenwithmatt My pleasure! 🤗
@@LeckereRezepte-yummy-recipes :)
This is not "traditional" Native American food. This is what Natives created when the U.S. government kicked them off of their land, put them on reservations, and gave them USDA commodity items such as sugar, oil, lard, and white flour. I would not even call those items "food". They would be more accurately called "empty calories". At that time, they did the best with what was given to them just so they could survive.
Not trying to create controversy here. I'm just stating facts. I just don't think it's accurate to call it "traditional" because there is nothing traditional about it. It's as "traditional" to Native American culture as the Bible is.
Hey Matt...you have excellent contents and great simple recipes, will try this one out. Wish to say within here that your taste buds are happy with the across the board results. Thank you so much for sharing this.😋
Thank you!! You are welcome!
This is actually my favorite recipe for fry bread. I make larger size ones for taco, sloppy Joe or mini pizza options. I shake smaller ones in cinnamon sugar for sweet treats. My step children love them and I appreciate having an easy recipe I can fall back on at the cabin if I’m short on groceries or time! Thank you for making this video!!!
That is awesome! You are are so very welcome :)
My mom used to make something similar to this. They are called buñuelos. Basically like a tortilla, fry them, then coat them in sugar.
Awesome! So many fried dough recipes in the world. :)
Awesome! Never knew what they were called he up eating them!
Growing up in Phx--Id have one at Park-N-Swap every Sunday!
Awesome!! Yeah I live in the East Valley AZ. There is an awesome fry bread restaurant called Hope's Fry bread in Mesa, it is really good. When I don't want to make it myself, I go there.
Bless everyday u must be putting on weight
I am going to make this yummy
Thank you!! Good luck!
You are an Expert cook. That's why I follow you.
Thanks!!
Good job. I like rolling my dough out sometimes for the crispy kind. But if i was at my in-laws, God forbid I get caught rolling them out. lol
Thanks so much! lol yeah people get funny about that sometimes. Honestly, I don't think it effects them that much when they are rolled vs shaped by hand.
Hey Matt, love the new kitchen! Haven't watched in a while and when I seen Navajo bread I clicked fast!
Thank you, Sonya!! :) :)
In Trinidad 🇹🇹 we call it fry bake 🤗 goes great with anything 🤗
Nice!
Will have to try this sometime.
Yes please do!
This is also traditional kazakh food called Shelpek ))) we cook this too not the same way but the result is same)
nice! Yeah it goes by different names depending on the culture/country
Thanks for sharing your great recipes, I will definitely try it, Godbless Matt 💕🙏💕
You are very welcome! :)
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Sounds good, friend. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! You are welcome!
Yummy, looks good. ❤
Thank you!!
Can't wait to have this with mashed potatoes and gravy
Awesome!
Thank you for this, it’s amazing!!!!!
You are very welcome! :) Glad you liked it! and thanks for watching :)
Fry bread is awesome
So awesome!
I have a bread machine so this is good. Thanks for sharing this
You are welcome!
I made frybread tonight
Awesome!
Thank you so much for sharing looks delicious and simply made
You are very welcome! :)
@@inthekitchenwithmatt - Matt, can these be rolled out and wrapped around kielbasa or other sausage and then fried?
My grandkids love sausage and cheese rolls from the bakery, I'd like to make them at home.
Yes, they can be! Just make sure the kielbasa or other sausage is precooked which lots of times they are, it will say on the package. But if not, cook the sausage first. @@donmiller2908
that looks simple and delicious to make... this will have to be made soon here at home.
Thank you!! :) :) Let me know how it turns out.
@@inthekitchenwithmatt with some honey butter it turned out delicious. I think next time I might add some butter or more oil to give it some more fat.
@@denniswhite6779 Awesome!! :)
Here in New Mexico, we were teethed with fry bread.
Awesome! They have it all over here in AZ as well.
lol... Same
(Except I live on the Navajo reservation)
@@Angel-gb1lr Awesome!
Here in Trinidad we would say fry bake an u could put some yeast if u want
Nice!
Will try
Great!
Gram and Mom never let the dough rest. It, the dough, would be mixed in the flour bag , and what resultd was what was put in the fry pan, Which contaned bacon grease.
Letting the dough rest isn't necessary, but it will produce a little better product.
it's baking soda not yeast
No idea why you would rest it when there's no active reaction of any kind between the ingredients.
Can someone use masquite flour in this recipe.
Thanks for this recipe, I liked hearing about Navajo tacos, basically a chalupa or gordito
I don't see why you can't use some mesquite flour. I wouldn't use solely mesquite flour, but mix it with the regular flour.
3;07 am february 25, 2022 nice to seeyou again, nice to see a you recipe a fried bread this looks so delicious looks so yummy and so grate i love it thansk for sharing
Thanks and you are welcome!
@@inthekitchenwithmatt WHAT A GREAT RECIPE
@@jonathanflores5840 Thank you!
@@inthekitchenwithmatt YOURE SO WELCOME SIR CHEF MY FAVORITE CHEF
Made it, delicious!
So glad you made it and liked it!
I am fixing to make this. (-:
Great!! Let me know how it turns out.
We made this. We put butter, powder sugar, and some lemon juice on it. Awesome.
@@kenmckeogh7659 Great!!! Glad you liked it.
My favorite bread in the whole world. Learned about it in New Mexico
Awesome!!
U can also replace the oil with butter n add 2tbs sugar 😉 thank me later lol 🤗
Lots of ways to make it. :)
When I make box cake mix, I always use butter & milk instead of oil & water!
I’m surprised no yeast is needed for this. I can’t wait to try it. I’m trying to re-create the fry bread from Skagway Alaska
@@Pravin_Yeshua_BTCGod bless you
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Mmmm haven't made fry bread in awhile probably gonna make meat pies tonight same as Indian taco but hand held version. Havn't had one in years if not since was a kid grandma and mom could sure meke em quick and easy . Takes me getting use to.
Awesome! Let me know how it turns out. Indian tacos are so good!
@@inthekitchenwithmatt Was so delicious last night hit the spot haven't had one in a long time. Everyone loved loved em. Thx for the video.
@@MrOmerta So awesome!! Glad everyone loved them. You are very welcome!
"OH MY FRIEND"...This is the coolest thing ever. Your right..! Sweet, Soupy ...so many ideas. I too make these..."of course on "CHEAT DAY"..!.. Ahaaa ahaaaa...!
Love it.
Your friend Lael🖤
Thank you!!
Will give this a try!!🙂
Great!
Question when do you add the 2 Tbspoons of oil/lard/shortening to the dough? I only see you add flour, salt, baking powder and water. Thank you!
That is optional, I didn't use it in this video. You would add it with the water. :) You are welcome!
Thanks theese look great
Thank you, Lynnetta! You are welcome!
Being off Cree decent Love this video Hiy, Hiy Matt
Thanks!! Hello!
I've always wanted to try frying things on my stove but it seems so.. intimidating. Could you do a basic how-to on shallow-frying? How to know if the oil is hot enough, what to do with the oil after, etc?
I was always intimidated by it too, but if you have a thermometer, just heat the oil on high until it is about 375. (I actually just flick a few drops of tap water in it to see how hot it is, lol.) 😂 The biggest mistake is not getting the oil hot enough first. So, just put it on high and wait about 10-15 minutes and you’re good. Just start with non-meat things so you don’t need to worry about it being cooked all the way (or wasting anything expensive). I’d say things like pastries and fry bread is a great place to start as you get the hang of it. It’s actually VERY easy and I’m sure you’ll be pleasantly surprised- I know I was! And you’ll be making delicious things in no time!
Hi! Sorry, I have been on vacation and am still currently on a cruise haha. Shallow frying is actually a little easier than deep frying. With deep frying always use a thermometer so the oil heats to the exact them that you want. With shallow frying, Medium-Heat is usually a good heat to use. If you use gas the pan heats up much quicker like 30 seconds to 1 minute, if using an electric burner, it will take a few minutes longer. It will kind of glisten when it is ready. If you flick a little water on it it will sizzle. I let the pan completely cool, then soak up the grease with a paper towel and throw it away. If I want to save it, like bacon grease, I will pour it into a mason jar and store it for later use in the cupboard. If you are deep frying you can let the oil cool down and then pour it through a strainer back into a container, and resuse it. Just use it for the same kind of food, like don't make fried chicken, and reuse that oil for donuts or fritters, etc.
One old cowboy trick is to throw 2 or 3 popcorn kernels in the oil while heating up and when they pop your ready to fry... don't turn down the heat as each frying item will be taking heat out of the oil... happy trails!
Great demo...i wanted u to take a bite...but thank u for sharing!
Thanks Maggie! You didn't watch the whole video did you? :) I take a bite at the end. 6:05 in the video.
Can you make the dough in advance, even rolling them out in advance, say one to two days? If so, what is the best way to store them?
Yes you can, you can freeze the dough, or just keep it in the fridge. I would wrap the dough in plastic wrap, or place it in a ziplock bag.
Wonder what would happen if I add a tiny bit of yeast and melted butter - just for flavor?!
Give it a try and see! :)
My Italian/French rooted family makes something like these with flattened yeast rolls and topped with plenty of butter. But we call them guliettes/gulliots (not sure how to spell it). This is the closest thing I've been able to find.
Awesome!
The Lakota Sioux recipe I use has a 1/4 cup of sugar
You can add sugar if you want, the original Navajo recipe did not have sugar.
Try Navajo burgers.
One frybread, two grilled beef burgers, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and onions. Eat it like a huge taco.
Enjoy folks 😋
Yes!! So good. There is a Fry Bread restaurant near where I live that serves those and they are awesome!!
I use lard for min😮c
Lard is great
Can you use self rising flour?
yes you can although traditional fry bread is made with just regular all purpose/plain flour.
apparently this type of bread was created after the natives were given rations of flour, salt and lard
Yes that is exactly correct.
They ground their own wheat, had lard from the animals they hunted.
@@MeMe-dg1pw While lots did, many did not, as was mentioned, they were given flour, salt, lard as rations when the US government moved them. Known as the "Long Walk" www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/frybread-79191/ "Navajo frybread originated 144 years ago, when the United States forced Indians living in Arizona to make the 300-mile journey known as the "Long Walk" and relocate to New Mexico, onto land that couldn't easily support their traditional staples of vegetables and beans. To prevent the indigenous populations from starving, the government gave them canned goods as well as white flour, processed sugar and lard-the makings of frybread."
You forgot to mention they was given flour with bugs in and rancid lard
What should the temperature of the water be..? I love fried bread can't wait to try
Hey Phil! It doesn't matter too much, just lukewarm is fine, it can even be room temp. No need to have a specific temp like you need for yeast bread. Yeah fry bread is so awesome!
@@inthekitchenwithmatt thank you
@@philakers320 You are welcome!!
Gonna try to make this gluten free all purpose flour…. Hope it works…. Can’t do gluten due for health reasons (not choice).
I haven't tried it with gluten free flour yet, so let me know how it turns out! It may be fine, I have a glute free churros recipe that is fantastic and I just swap normal flour with 1:1 gluten free flour and it works great. But it doesn't always work like that as you know. Here is my churro recipe if you are interested in trying that: ua-cam.com/video/f3grj8NRluk/v-deo.html
Thank you for sharing 🎉 hope you are well God loves you deeply shalom 🤗🐼♥️✝️💐 Philippians 4:8
You are welcome!
Could you put a bit of sugar IN the dough? This looks good. Thank you!
Yes you sure can! Thank you and you are welcome!
Is this anything like Naan ??
No it tastes different than naan. Naan isn't fried and uses yeast.
I like to stuff mine and eat them like New Mexican sopapillas
Awesome!
Why does it need to rest it doesn't have yeast just curious
Hello! Resting allows the gluten to relax. It doesn't have to do with yeast. Resting is not rising.
Thank you!!!!
@@leeannepankey6734 You are very welcome!
How is this different than Italian fried dough?
It may not be, fry bread is not only an American Indian thing. Many many many cultures have been making fry bread for many many many years. This particular recipe is the one that Navajos and many other Native Americans used. With that said it also depends on the recipe, there are many Italian fried dough recipes that use yeast-based dough. This dough doesn't use yeast.
Is this basically the same as a beignet?
Fairly similar. Beignets are fried dough as well, but shaped in a small square or rectangle and much fatter, and not super crispy. A lot of beignet recipes also use a yeast-based dough. Although mine doesn't. Here is my beignet video ua-cam.com/video/pa-J8zSeJFA/v-deo.html
@@inthekitchenwithmatt cool thanks! Love all the videos and I’ll try making both 👍👍
@@opichocal You are welcome, and thank you!!
What's the least amount of oil can you use? I wonder how they'd come out just tossing them in a hot cast iron frying pan?🤪✌🏻
If you just toss them into a hot frying pan they will turn out like a flat bread and not be fried bread. They will taste much different from each other. The least amount is around 3/4 to 1 inch deep as far as deep frying goes.
@@inthekitchenwithmatt Thanks!✌🏻
Welcome!! This video shows what they will kind of turn out like if you just put them in a hot iron skillet without oil ua-cam.com/video/YqHWhC7VJTw/v-deo.html still good though if you want flatbread and not fry bread.@@seano1642
@@inthekitchenwithmatt Thanks much!
You are welcome! @@seano1642
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Thank you!!
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Is that a Sopiapilla? Looks like one.
Yep, pretty much the same thing. Fry bread has been around for ages, and many cultures have a version of it.
@@inthekitchenwithmatt Just happy to see your recipe. I moved and some how my recipe box is missing? I been wanting to make these but haven't made them in many years and forgot ratio of ingredients🤦♀️. Now I can make them, thanks to you. Once again, thanks
Local Honey and fried bread is being made today🤪😋😋👍🙋♀️
@@maximus1811 Awesome!! :) Good luck! Let me know how it turns out. Love local honey!! Years ago, my uncle had lots of bees and would give us honey, it was so good. I can't remember what trees/flowers they honey was from. But it was great.
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There are many similar recipes to this. Many cultures have their own fried dough recipes.
Need to show what its like inside.
You didn't watch the full video, I clearly show the inside at the end after I take a bite of it.
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Thanks!!
I deep-fry my pizza crust. Try it.
Buñuelos!!!
Slightly different than Bunuelos. Bunuelos are even thinner and crispier. Most of the time have eggs in them, which traditional Navajo fry bread does not. But I can see how you mistook these for Bunuelos.
But you didn't push a hole in the middle to let out the spirits
Um nope. Not a thing for the old Navajo lady I learned this from. It doesn't mean others don't do it. But I have been around fry bread for the past 20 years and never seen them with the holes pushed out.
Can anyone please tell me what I am doing wrong? I followed every step exactly. I even threw out the 1st batch of dough & made another to be sure. Mine is so sticky. I can barely knead it because it sticks to my hands. What am I doing wrong? Is it specific brands of products?
I am trying to get better at cooking, but I am constantly discouraged when the same thing keeps happening. I try to follow simple recipes & videos. I am always so careful & sure to be precise with ingredients & instructions, but almost every time mine will turn out completely different &/or bad. It is so confusing. I can never see what I did wrong, but the end results are constantly bad. :(
hi there, if it is too sticky you didn't follow the instructions. In the video, I said it will be sticky, then you add more flour to the counter. As you knead the dough it will stop being sticky. If it is still sticky add a bit more flour. Also are you using American Standard measuring cups to measure the ingredients?
I bet some white guy invented this like the elevator or PB&J
Nope this recipe is straight from the Navajo Nation.
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I prefer Indian fried bread because Native American just means anyone born here
Indian fry bread or najavo fry bread is definitely the more common term. And while technically true that anyone born in the US is a Native American, the term Native American still refers to people that we would call "Indians". And it still exists as a classification of people by the Government. When asked what nationality you are, if you are white and born in the States, you can't select Native American which will also be a selection, haha.
Not being mea but This is not a good recipe my frybread includes yeast and sugar and baking powder, this must taste soo plan
Sorry but you don't know what you are talking about. This is the ORIGINAL recipe for fry bread. Native Americans did NOT have yeast and sugar nor baking powder when they made this in the 1800's. And NO you don't use yeast and baking powder at the same time either.
Sorry jared8110, you're wrong! No where on earth does frybread contain yeast, sugar and BP together
THIS IS A NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN RECIPE AND THAT'S HOW THEY HAD MADE IT, WITH NO YEAST OR BAKING POWDER. DON'T KNOCK IT, UNTIL YOU'VE TRIED IT. IT'S GOOD TO TRY DIFFERENT FOODS FROM OTHER CULTURES.
No-Thank you!
Frybread is moist and consistent with bread, you have just made a cardboard cracker.
There are many fry breads out there. I live next to an Indian reservation, I know what fry bread is. It is not moist by itself. It is deep fried exactly like I showed. It becomes soft depending on what toppings you put on it. Besides that, just like most fried things, if you want it softer don't fry it as long!
They had this all over New Mexico in all the restaurants. It looked just like this. Contrarian much?
Whatever you say hank. It’s fried bread
@@isaacwright3590 so is a donut and look at how successful that is. lol 😂 Also a good
beignet is the best thing on the planet. Fried bread is magic dude