Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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10
servings
2 cup

All Purpose Flour

2 tsp

Baking Powder

0.5 tsp

Salt

0.75 cup

Hot Water

1.5 cup

Canola Oil

1 cup

Beans

refried

1 cup

Lettuce

shredded

1 cup

Tomatoes

diced

1 cup

Cheese

shredded

Step 1
~4 min

Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

Step 2
~4 min

Add hot water and mix to form a dough.

Step 3
~4 min

Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes.

Step 4
~4 min

Place the dough in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it sit for 15 minutes.

Step 5
~4 min

Pull off dough in 2-inch balls.

Step 6
~4 min

Roll each ball into a 1/4-inch thick circle.

Step 7
~4 min

Heat canola oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat.

Step 8
~4 min

Add one frybread at a time to the hot oil.

Step 9
~4 min

Cook for 30 seconds on each side, until golden brown and puffed up.

Step 10
~4 min

Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 11
~4 min

Repeat with remaining dough.

Step 12
~4 min

Top each frybread with your favorite taco toppings.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the bread.

Don't overcrowd the skillet when frying.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve immediately after frying.

Offer a variety of toppings for guests to customize their tacos.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Mexican Rice
Guacamole
Salsa

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Native American, Southwestern US

Cultural Significance

Represents resilience and adaptation of Native American cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Pow Wows
Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Family Dinner
Casual Gathering
Party Food

Popularity Score

70/100

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