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

For the soda bread, preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas ... Heat a large, non-stick frying pan over a medium heat until hot. Add the potato farls, in batches, and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side ...

Everything is done in one pan for this breakfast — first the bread, then the cheese to melt on top, then fried tomato and an egg to crown it. Often, there is joy to be had in the simplest things.