Frybread with Honey
Frybread with honey is a simple, indulgent treat consisting of golden, deep-fried dough drizzled with sweet honey. Its core ingredients are flour, water, salt, and baking powder, with the dough being fried in oil or lard. While variations exist across many cultures, this specific combination is a beloved staple in many Native American communities.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is very high in carbohydrates and fats due to the fried dough, with a moderate amount of sugar from the honey. It provides quick energy but is generally low in protein and fiber, with a rough calorie range of 300-500 kcal per serving depending on size.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Sodium | 280 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.3 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 3.5 mg |
| Folate | 75 mcg |
| Calcium | 40 mg |
| Potassium | 85 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg |
Per 1 piece (approx. 80g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Frybread holds deep cultural significance for many Native American tribes, often representing both resilience and a painful history of displacement and rationed government commodities. Nutritionally, it's a classic example of a calorie-dense, comfort food that provides a quick energy boost.
