Navajo Fry Bread

4 Cups Flour 2 Cups warm water

2 tsp. baking powder Oil for deep frying

1 tsp. salt

In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add water in small amounts mixing between each addition. Knead dough till soft but not sticky. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes. Pull off egg-sized balls and roll or stretch into a round about 1/4 inch thick. Prick with fork 3 or 4 times to allow dough to puff up when fried. Deep- fry in hot oil. Fry bread may be used with prepare Navajo Tacos (below). It is also good served with sprinkled cinnamon and sugar or just spread with jam. Makes 16-20 rounds.

Navajo Tacos:

Navajo Fry Bread (recipe above)

6 Cups canned chili beans

Shredded lettuce

Chopped tomatoes

Shredded cheese

Top each round of fry bread with 1/2 to 1 C. chili beans. Garnish with lettuce tomatoes and cheese.