Warm, soft and puffy with a golden and crisp exterior, the Navajo fry bread recipe is a beloved treat with a complex history.

WHITE CENTER, Wash — They may be puffy and light but fry bread actually has a dark history dating back to when Native Americans were put on reservations and given government rations for food.

If there’s one bread recipe that requires no fancy equipment, no long waiting times, and delivers pure comfort food goodness, it’s fry bread. This crispy-yet-chewy delight has been made for ...