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Hope you find something you like. INDIAN FRYBREAD OR NAVAJO TACOS 3 c. flour 2 tbsp. sugar, optional 1 c. milk or water 3 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt
Heat shortening in deep pan for frying. Mix dry ingredients thoroughly. Add liquid. Knead batter slightly. Batter can be rolled out on floured board and cut in strips or pinched off in small balls, and flattened into shape. Fry until browned, turning as needed. Bread will rise with frying. Makes approximately 12 medium size pieces.
NAVAJO TACOS 1/2 c. sugar 1/2 c. shortening 1 c. boiling water 2 beaten eggs 2 pkg. yeast 1 c. warm water 1 tbsp. salt 6 c. flour
Mix yeast with warm water (lukewarm); set aside. Pour boiling water over the sugar and shortening and stir until dissolved. Cool to lukewarm and add eggs, salt and yeast mixture. With mixer or wooden spoon, stir in the flour. Knead until smooth and elastic. Place in greased dish and let rise for an hour. Pinch off small balls of dough and flatten into a pancake. Place in skillet with 1/2 inch deep hot oil and fry until brown on both sides. Top with topping and serve hot. --TOPPING:--
2 lbs. ground beef, browned 1 pkg. taco seasoning mixed with ground beef 1/2 head shredded lettuce 3 c. shredded cheddar cheese 2 diced med. tomatoes
NAVAJO TACOS 4 c. cooked pinto beans 1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce 1 sm. jar picante sauce (hot or mild) 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
Brown beef and add above ingredients. Cook 30 minutes or until most of liquid is gone. Spoon over fried bread. --FRIED BREAD:--
2 c. flour 4 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 1 tbsp. shortening 1 1/2 c. water
Mix to make firm dough. Divide into 8 pieces. Roll each piece on floured board to size of large saucer. Punch a hole in center. Fry in deep, hot shortening or oil until light brown. Drain on paper towels. Prepare bowls of grated cheese, chopped tomatoes, lettuce, and onions. Top each taco according to individual taste.
NAVAJO TACOS --FRY BREAD:--
3 c. flour 3 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 2 tbsp. shortening Warm water
Sift flour, baking powder and salt together. Cut in shortening and add enough warm water 1 teaspoon at a time to make a dough. Mix until dough is no longer sticky. Pinch off a small handful and roll or pat out to 1/8 inch thick. Fry in deep fat fryer or on a griddle. --TOPPINGS:--
1 lb. hamburger 1 (6 oz.) can tomato sauce or 1 can enchilada sauce 1 med. onion shredded cheese Chopped tomato Lettuce, chopped Avocado slices (optional)
Brown hamburger and onion (reserving a couple tablespoon for topping). Add tomato sauce or enchilada sauce and heat. Spread on fried bread and top with shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, grated cheese, reserved onion and avocado slices.
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