Two Navajo Fry Bread Recipes

Fry Bread #1 (Tia Talana's)

2 cups flour
1/3 cup dry milk
3 t. baking powder
1 t. salt
2/3 cups lukewarm water

Mix together and fry 6 inch X 6 inch patties of dough in oil (about medium heat)



Fry Bread #2

3 cups flour
3 t. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
Combine together, then add:
3 T. shortening
Knead with hands until shortening is in pea sized pieces, then add:
1/4 cup warm water.

Knead five minutes, cover and place in a warm place to rise for 30 minutes. Fry 6 inch X 6 inch patties in oil until golden brown (about medium heat)

Beefy Broccoli and Cheese Soup

2 cups chicken broth
1 package (10 oz.) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed (or fresh!)
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 pound ground beef, browned
1 cup milk
2 T. flour
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 t. dried oregano leaves
salt and pepper to taste

Bring broth to a boil; add broccoli and onion. Cook five minutes until broccoli is tender. In a bowl, gradually add milk to flour, mixing until well blended. Add with ground beef to broth mixture. Cook, stirring constantly until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Add cheese and oregano. Stir until cheese is melted. Season with salt and pepper. Makes about 4 cups. Enjoy!